Infertility

If you have had unprotected sex for more than twelve months and you are still not pregnant, you may begin to wonder if you are infertile. It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples have trouble in conceiving. The good news is that nearly 90% of infertility can be pinpointed and the majority treated. If you think you may have a problem you should visit your GP.
Here are a list of the major causes of infertility with links of where you can go to find more about them.

Female Infertility

Endometriosis - the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.
Available treatments include drugs and surgery. Treatment can have a 30-60% success rate.

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068733

Ovulation Problems - prevents the release of mature eggs from the ovary.
Available treatments are drugs and IVF. Treatment can have a 20-60% success rate.

http://www.gettingpregnant.co.uk/ovulation_problems.htm

Poor Egg Quality - Eggs that become damaged. Usually an age-related problem.
No treatment available. Pregnancy can be achieved by egg donation or surrogacy.

http://www.ivf-infertility.com/donation/egg/index.htm

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - ovaries contain small cysts.
Available treatments are drugs and IVF.

http://www.ivf-infertility.com/infertility/pcos.htm

Blocked or Damaged Fallopian Tubes - prevent eggs from getting to the uterus, and sperm from getting to the egg.
Laparoscopic surgery is available to open tubes, or IVF.

http://www.child.org.uk/html/malta.php/factsheets/63

Natural Treatment of Fibroid Tumour and Endometriosis

Fibroid Tumors and Endometriosis: Self Help Book

Prevention of Infertility and Complications in Women

Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't

Male Probems

Male Tube Blockages - obstruct the sperm.
Available treatment is surgery.

http://www.malehealth.co.uk/keyinfo/infertility.htm

Sperm problems Low or no sperm counts, poor sperm motility.
Fertility drugs may boost sperm production. Other options include artificial insemination with donor sperm, and injecting sperm directly into the egg (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).

http://www.med-direct.com/mensfertility/treat.html

Sperm Allergy - the body produces anti-bodies that kill sperm cells.
No treatment available, although sometimes drugs are used.

Male Infertility - Men Talking	Evaluation and Treatment of the Infertile Male
Infertility in the Male	Male Infertility
Interpretation of Semen Analysis Results: A Practical Guide

More Useful Links

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068770

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=266&AreaID=1641&LinkID=1244

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068770

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/infertility.shtml