Important Factors That Impact Fertility

Women: Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which a layer of tissue that usually grows on the interior of the uterus will start to grow on the outer area. The areas of the reproductive system that are affected by Endometriosis will bleed and create scarring, causing pain and infertility. The reason for this condition is unknown, but there is a risk of suffering from Endometriosis if other family members have had it. It is most common in women between the ages of 30 to 50 but can also begin in women as young as 8. Approximately one-third of women who are infertile suffer from Endometriosis as well as 40% with the condition eventually becoming sterile. Exercise and avoiding copious amounts of alcohol are thought to lower the risk of developing Endometriosis.