Secondary infertility is the inability to become pregnant despite having regular unprotected sex for at least one year, or not being able to carry a baby to term despite previously having given birth to a baby. Secondary infertility shares many of the same causes of primary infertility. Here are some of the most common causes of secondary infertility as explained by Dr Kireki Omanwa:
Infertility, Secondary Infertility, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Family, You are a woman aged 35 and above You are a man whose sperm count and quality is low – especially men aged 50 and above You are a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome You are overweight or obese You drink too much alcohol and smoke Your fallopian tubes are blocked from infections such as gonorrhea You are a woman suffering from endometriosis or fibroidsMost common causes of secondary infertility
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By Dr Kireki Omanwa| 7 years ago | 1 Min read
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