Infertility affects many couples, and understanding why it occurs is monumental while on the journey to conception. The experienced, caring staff at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute in Honolulu, HI has provided couples with infertility treatments since 1985 and remains dedicated to making parenthood possible.

Let’s take a closer look at infertility and its causes courtesy of the fertility doctors at this premier Hawaii clinic:

Infertility Defined

Defined as the inability to conceive following a year of contraceptive-free intercourse, infertility affects 10 to 15% of couples in the United States. However, for women 35 and old, inability to conceive after 6 months is generally considered infertility. .

Infertility Causes

Sperm and ovulation deficiencies are the most common infertility causes. Components that cause such deficiencies include age, medications, assorted diseases and injuries, antibodies, and surgical procedures. Pre-existing conditions in potential parents also contribute to infertility. However, it’s possible for infertility to have no discernible cause.

A Male and Female Problem

While infertility is commonly thought of as a female problem, it is just as likely to be a male issue. About 40% of couples have more than one factor contributing to conception problems, with issues sometimes stemming from both parties. Some 10% of couples examined for infertility find no specific cause. 

Hawaii fertility treatments are available through Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute, and specialists ensure you have the information you need to make the right decision for you. Fertility preservation and LGBT options are also available. For more on services available at this premier Hawaii fertility clinic, please call (808) 946-2226 or visit the website today.