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Infertility is increasing in developed countries. This can be attributed to factors related to the current lifestyle, such as:
– pregnancies planned for later ages;
– precocious sexual relationships and with higher number of partners, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections;
– increased prevalence of obesity or low weight;
– smoking;
– professional stress;
– exposure to environmental pollutants (pesticides, plastics).
It is estimated that 10-15% of couples who have regular and unprotected sex cannot conceive after one year.
The causes of Infertility are multiple, and we frequently find more than one responsible factor. This way, a complete study of the couple is fundamental so that the appropriate treatment can be carried out.
Generally speaking, in about 1/3 of the cases the cause of infertility is female, 1/3 is male, and the remaining 1/3 is mixed.
