If you’re a couple who has been trying to conceive a child for a period of one year or more without success, you’re considered to be infertile.
However, male and female infertility happens for different reasons, although statistically they occur with similar frequency.
Causes of Male Infertility
Male infertility is often due to low sperm count. In this case, the testes either produce no sperm at all, or so few that the ones they do produce end up dying before they can reach the egg to fertilize it.
This can also be due to abnormalities in sperm development, making it difficult for them to swim or pass on their genetic information.
Other causes of male infertility can include:
- Injuries to the groin area
- Erectile dysfunction
- Some STIs, including HIV and gonorrhea
- Hormone imbalances
- Varicocele
- Poor lifestyle choices
Causes of Female Infertility
Female infertility often has to do with infrequent or absent ovulation. This can be caused by:
- PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
- Hormone imbalance
- Ovarian failure
Other causes of female infertility can include:
- Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes, caused by surgical trauma, an inflammatory infection of the fallopian tubes, or tuberculosis
- Endometriosis
- Polyps or a tumourous growth in the uterus
- A narrowed or malformed cervix
- Lack of ability of the cervix to produce mucous
- Birth abnormalities of the cervix or uterus
Naturopathic Treatments For Fertility
If you’ve been struggling to conceive a child and need help, Dr. JJ is here for you.
The fertility IV contains a number of important vitamins, minerals, homeopathic injectables, and (for men) amino acids designed to help assist with a number of different causes of infertility in both men and women.
Contact Dr. JJ to book a fertility consultation today. You’ll get access to a number of different tests that can help determine the cause of your infertility, and from there Dr. JJ can decide on a treatment plan that works best for you.