There are many cause of infertility in both men and women here are some of them:

1. Structural defects in their reproductive organs. An example would be a woman
born without ovaries.

2. Illnesses like mumps can cause infertility.

3. Incompatibility of egg and sperm.

4. Fibroid Tumors in women

5. Low sperm count or sperm doesn't "swim" well.

6. Age

7. Male impotence

8. Incompetence of the uterus. A woman can become pregnant but can't carry baby to term.

9. Endometriosis (among the top 3 most frequent causes of infertility) is a
condition a woman may have that causes a uterine-lining like organ to form
outside of the uterus.

A lot of these issues can be medically corrected or alternative methods of conception can be tried.

Being infertile can be devastating to an individual and/or a couple. People who find themselves unable to have children may want to seek counseling for the grief that may be felt when they discover this problem.

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