RISK FACTORS AND CAUSES
Infertility may be caused by an underlying medical condition that may damage the fallopian tubes, interferes with
ovulation, or causes hormonal complications. These medical conditions include pelvic inflammatory disease,
endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian failure, uterine fibroids and environmental factors.
Other causes of infertility in females include ovulation problems, tubal blockage, age-related factors, uterine
problems, previous tubal ligation and hormone imbalance while the main cause of male infertility is poor semen
quality.