Patient's question:
Female, already 30 years old this year, but has been dating her husband for many years and has not been pregnant after marriage. Now, after examination, it was found to be a problem with me. I feel very distressed and self-blaming. Please ask: What are the causes of female infertility?Doctor's answer:
Cervical diseases account for approximately 5% to 10% of infertility cases. The anatomical position and functional role of the cervix have established its significance in women's physiology and endocrinology. The morphology and mucus function of the cervix exhibit cyclical changes influenced by ovarian hormones. The characteristic alterations in cervical function during the ovulatory period facilitate sperm penetration, ensuring a continuous influx of sperm into the uterine cavity for capacitation. The primary mechanisms of cervical infertility are anatomical abnormalities of the cervix and abnormal cervical mucus.Recommendations: The causes of cervical infertility include the following:
- Anatomical abnormalities of the cervix, such as retroflexion (posterior tilting) or anteflexion (anterior tilting) of the cervix, as well as cervical inflammation.
- Conditions like cervical erosion, cervical hyperplasia, cervical polyps, and cervical canal inflammation.