Top Reasons Why Couples Struggle to Conceive

By Dr. Sankalp Singh ( Infertility Specialist)

Infertility is more common than many realise. Here are the top medical and lifestyle factors that may affect your chances of getting pregnant.

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Fertility decreases with age—especially after 35 in women and after 40 in men—due to declining egg and sperm quality.

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Irregular or No Ovulation

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Male Fertility Issues

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Tubal Blockages

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Endometriosis & Fertility

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Lifestyle Factors

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