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What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder and a common cause of infertility in women. In PCOS, hormones that affect the reproductive system are abnormal, leading to irregular or absent ovulation. PCOS is a common disorder, affecting roughly 4% to 12% of women.
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (Premature Ovarian Failure)
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a potential cause of female infertility. Also known as premature ovarian failure, women with POI don’t ovulate regularly and are unlikely to conceive with their own eggs. The most successful fertility treatment option is IVF with an egg or embryo donor.
Potential Causes of Female Infertility
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Between 10% and 15% of couples will experience infertility. This means they will not conceive after at least one year of trying. Of these infertile couples, approximately one-third will discover fertility problems on the woman’s side, another third will find the problem on the man’s side, and the rest will find problems on both sides or receive a diagnosis of unexplained infertility.
What causes female infertility? In the simplest of terms, female infertility happens when one or more of the following occurs...