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Female Infertility

Some of the leading causes of infertility in women are:

Problems with ovulation are the most common causes of female infertility. Other female infertility causes include:

  • age
  • anatomical problems/irregularities
  • hormonal imbalances
  • weight
  • chemical or radiation exposure
  • smoking

It's important to bear in mind that factors in the male partner account for about 40 percent of infertility. For this reason, it's important to evaluate the male partner early on in infertility diagnosis and treatment.

Diagnosis and Treatments
Our comprehensive services for male infertility include:

 


 

Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.

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