{"id":39655,"date":"2025-06-23T12:55:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:58","slug":"female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Female infertility: conditions and diseases that can cause it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Infertility is steadily rising in our society. According to recent data published by the Spanish Fertility Society, infertility currently affects one in every five couples, and it is estimated that\u00a0<strong>by\u00a02020 it will affect one in every four<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When we talk about the causes of female infertility there are\u00a0<strong>very specific conditions and\/or diseases\u00a0<\/strong>that may be causing problems when it comes to conceiving. This is normally the case in approximately 80% of patients who come to our fertility clinic in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Today we would like to talk to you about this topic in order to shed some light on an issue that<strong>\u00a0is becoming increasingly common<\/strong>. Here are some of the factors which are causing female infertility today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Advanced_age_in_the_female\" >Advanced age in the female<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Polycystic_ovarian_syndrome_PCOS\" >Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Endometriosis\" >Endometriosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Tubal_factor\" >Tubal factor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Uterine_factor\" >Uterine factor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/#Other_conditions_that_affect_female_fertility\" >Other conditions that affect female fertility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_age_in_the_female\"><\/span>Advanced age in the female<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age is the\u00a0<strong>number one factor<\/strong>\u00a0when it comes to trying to conceive. Delaying the<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-a-females-age-impacts-her-fertility-and-chances-of-becoming-a-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0age at which the female starts trying to get pregnant<\/a>\u00a0is the main issue we face in assisted reproduction clinics.<\/p>\n<p>At present, the average age at which women start trying to conceive their first child is around 31 years old. According to recent data,\u00a0<strong>30% of births in 2018 were in women who were<\/strong><strong>\u00a0already over the age of 35<\/strong><strong>, and almost 7% in women over the age of 40.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know that a woman is most fertile around the age of 20 and that fertility gradually declines\u00a0<strong>thereon after. Starting at the age of 30 this decline starts to speed up,<\/strong>\u00a0becoming more drastic when the woman reaches 35 years of age and then\u00a0<strong>decreasing sharply after the age of 40<\/strong>. At this age, the likelihood of pregnancy is less than 10%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once a woman turns 44 her likelihood of becoming pregnant is less than 1%<\/strong>, even when using assisted reproduction techniques such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in vitro fertilisation<\/a>; for this reason, the best alternative is to use egg donation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycystic_ovarian_syndrome_PCOS\"><\/span>Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine disorder which\u00a0<strong>affects between 6 and 15% of women of reproductive age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>PCOS is a complex disorder primarily caused by increased levels of androgens which lead to physical and metabolic issues such as hirsutism (excessive hair growth), obesity, acne, irregular periods caused by\u00a0<strong>irregular ovulation\u00a0<\/strong>and, thus, infertility. Another problem present in approximately 40% of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome\u00a0is insulin resistance, a condition responsible for several metabolic disorders.<\/p>\n<p>PCOS is a chronic condition which is normally diagnosed during adolescence due to the presence of irregular menstrual cycles, acne and hirsutism. Its consequence in the medium\u2011term is generally the dreaded\u00a0infertility, while in the long\u2011term it can put women at higher risk for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, elevated cholesterol\u2026 as well as an\u00a0<strong>increased risk for endometrial cancer<\/strong>\u00a0due to less frequent menstrual cycles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endometriosis\"><\/span>Endometriosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Endometriosis\u00a0is a condition which\u00a0<strong>affects approximately 10%<\/strong>\u00a0of females during their reproductive years.<\/p>\n<p>It is a condition whose origin is unknown, characterised by the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. This endometrial tissue<strong>\u00a0can most often be found in the ovaries and peritoneum\u00a0<\/strong>(inner lining of the abdominal cavity), though it may affect many other organs such as the fallopian tubes, bladder, intestines, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Between 30 and 50% of women who suffer from endometriosis\u00a0<strong>may have fertility issues\u00a0<\/strong>due to an abnormality in the internal anatomy of the female reproductive system and\/or lower quality oocytes or eggs.<\/p>\n<p>In another article we will tell you more about\u00a0endometriosis, fertility and what you need to know if you want to become a mother.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tubal_factor\"><\/span>Tubal factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we talk about a tubal factor we are referring to the fallopian tubes<strong>, the site where\u00a0<\/strong><strong>the egg is fertilised and the embryo develops\u00a0<\/strong><strong>until it arrives to the uterus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the fallopian tubes do not work properly due to obstructions, malformations, lack of permeability or flexibility\u2026 situations which\u00a0<strong>may lead to infertility\u00a0<\/strong>in the female.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pelvic<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>infections and endometriosis<\/strong>\u00a0are the primary causes of problems in the fallopian tubes. These are problems which are common and may not present any symptoms, and their prognosis is good thanks to in vitro fertilisation treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uterine_factor\"><\/span>Uterine factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The uterus is an important organ in the female reproductive system, especially at the\u00a0<strong>moment of embryo implantation<\/strong>\u00a0in the endometrial cavity. Correct embryo implantation may be negatively affected by the presence of submucosal myomas, endometrial polyps, uterine adhesions, adenomyosis, malformations, etc., all of which are factors that can also lead to infertility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_conditions_that_affect_female_fertility\"><\/span>Other conditions that affect female fertility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although we have discussed some of the most frequent conditions, there are\u00a0<strong>other risk factors\u00a0<\/strong>that may affect your fertility.<\/p>\n<p>Being overweight or obese are the most common risk factors, while\u00a0<strong>extreme thinness can also have a negative impact<\/strong>\u00a0on conceiving.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the above, infertility can also be caused by certain\u00a0<strong>sexually transmitted diseases or chronic illnesses\u00a0<\/strong>such as diabetes, thyroid conditions, autoimmune disorders, blood clotting disorders, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you fall into one of these categories or have been trying to conceive naturally for six to twelve months but haven\u2019t been successful yet,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>consult with a professional fertility specialist!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At our fertility clinic in Spain\u00a0<strong>the first consultation is cost\u2011free<\/strong>\u00a0and we can evaluate your case:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Infertility is steadily rising in our society. According to recent data published by the Spanish Fertility Society, infertility currently affects one in every five couples, and it is estimated that\u00a0by\u00a02020 it will affect one in every four. When we talk about the causes of female infertility there are\u00a0very specific conditions and\/or diseases\u00a0that may be causing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[497],"tags":[559,528,511,512,504,529,521,522,532,680,517,519,681,531,518,507,508,540,502,520,513,503,541,509,510,684,533,506,578,535,515,685,682,516,505,683,530],"class_list":["post-39655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fertility-problems","tag-age","tag-assisted-reproduction","tag-assisted-reproduction-clinic-in-algeciras","tag-assisted-reproduction-clinic-in-malaga","tag-assisted-reproduction-techniques","tag-causes-of-infertility","tag-egg-donation-in-algeciras","tag-egg-donation-in-malaga","tag-embryo-cryopreservation","tag-endometriosis-en","tag-family","tag-female-fertility","tag-female-infertility","tag-fertility","tag-fertility-clinic","tag-fertility-clinic-in-algeciras","tag-fertility-clinic-in-malaga","tag-fertility-preservation","tag-fertility-treatments","tag-fertility-treatments-in-algeciras","tag-fertility-treatments-in-malaga","tag-in-vitro-fertilisation","tag-infertility","tag-ivf-clinic-in-algeciras","tag-ivf-clinic-in-malaga","tag-polycystic-ovary-syndrome","tag-pre-implantation-genetic-diagnosis","tag-pregnancy","tag-pregnancy-complications","tag-reproduction-unit-gutenberg-centre","tag-reproductive-treatments","tag-sop-en","tag-tubal-factor","tag-ure-en","tag-ure-centro-gutenberg-en","tag-uterine-factor","tag-vitrification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39655"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39656,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39655\/revisions\/39656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}