Not knowing why pregnancy isn’t happening can feel overwhelming.
You don’t need to figure this out alone. Here you can explore the most common causes of fertility challenges — and what they may mean for you.
Infertility is a growing global concern, currently affecting more than 20% of reproductive-aged couples. When a couple faces difficulties conceiving, the factors are distributed equally across genders: statistically, one-third of cases are due to female factors, one-third to male factors, and the remaining third involve a combination of both partners and unexplained reasons. Recognizing that fertility is a shared journey is the first step toward finding the right solutions.
Biologically, the optimal age for childbearing is between 20 and 30. However, modern social shifts mean that many couples now start families between the ages of 30 and 40.
A woman is born with a finite supply of eggs (oocytes), which naturally decrease in both quantity and quality over time. By age 35, only about 10% of the ovarian reserve remains. As the remaining eggs age, alterations in the cellular division process (meiosis) become more common, leading to chromosomal anomalies. By age 40, the monthly natural fertility rate drops below 5% per cycle, and up to 85% of embryos may carry chromosomal abnormalities. In these cases, advanced treatments such as Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) can be used to screen embryos and ensure only healthy ones are transferred.
Male fertility is facing its own modern crisis. Research indicates that average sperm concentrations worldwide dropped by nearly 50% between 1940 and 1990, and this downward trend continues at a rate of roughly 1% annually, particularly in industrialized nations.
Fertility challenges can be linked to many different factors, and sometimes more than one reason may be involved. These may include ovulation-related issues, endometriosis, sperm-related factors, unexplained infertility, age-related decline in fertility, or structural changes in the reproductive organs.
Understanding the possible causes can make it easier to recognise your own situation and take the next step toward the right support and treatment.
Fertility challenges can have many causes — sometimes more than one. Below you’ll find the most common diagnoses and situations we can help with.
Ovumia offers quick access to top specialists with more than 30 years of experience and above-average success rates in fertility treatments. You don’t need a referral and you won’t have to wait months for your first consultation at a fertility clinic– we are here to help you on your path to parenthood
That’s completely normal.
Many people come to their first appointment without a clear diagnosis. Our specialists will help you understand your situation and recommend the right next step.
