15 Possible Reasons For Delay In Pregnancy

The issue of pregnancy has really caused a whole lot of havoc to so many young and growing marriages today.

So many young couples had called it quit because there are no children to show. On great mistake people do is now shifting the blame on the woman which is uncalled for.

Most of the time, issues can also come from the males aspect but this is not what I want to discuss, in few paragraphs below, I will give 15 Possible Reasons For Delay In Pregnancy


1. Postponement :


The most common reason is delaying pregnancy to a late reproduction stage by women, because of the focus on career or family reasons and other personal issues.


2. Use of lubricants :

It reduces sperm mobility and transfer. Reproductive Physiologist, Joanna Ellington,informs that Water based lubricants often have glycerin (which has been shown to be toxic to sperm) and propylene glycol both of which are highly hyperosmotic. This results in irreversible damage to sperm and a loss in motility after exposure to commercial lubricants. Damage to sperm and subsequent inability of the sperm to penetrate into the cervix following contact with lubricants may prevent conception in some couples.

3. Damage of the fallopian tubes :

This is the root cause of infertility in almost 30% of the cases. When fallopian tubes are blocked, they prevent the sperm from getting to the egg or block the passage of the fertilized egg into the uterus, thus leading to infertility.


4. Indulging in smoking, drinking and drugs :

Smoking damages sperm, making them less likely to fertilize eggs.


5. Aneamic or low haemoglobin :

Studies have reveled that women who don't get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer from lack of ovulation, a condition called anovulation. This results in poor egg health, which can inhibit pregnancy at a rate 60% higher than those with sufficient iron stores in their blood.


6. Drug overdose :


According to a study performed in 2003, regular cannabis smoking can have serious effects on male infertility including lowered sperm count, decreased volume of seminal fluid and poor sperm motility.


7.  Premature menopause :
When ladies or women encounter this, it can lead to delay in pregnancy.

8. Endometriosis :


Up to 30% to 50% of women with endometriosis may experience infertility. Medical therapy before attempts at conception can help treat the problem sometimes.




9. Uterus Fibroids :


Much depends on what type of fibroid you have. Less than three per cent of women who seek help for infertility have fibroids without any other obvious cause for their fertility problem.



10. Male infertility :


For about one in five infertile couples the problem lies solely in the male partner. It is estimated that one in 20 men has some kind of fertility problem with low numbers of sperm in his ejaculate.


11. Stress or hormonal problem :
According to researchers, women with crazy hectic jobs are those most at risk of being infertile, and are often most in denial about the stress in their lives.


12. Uriniary Tract Infection and other medical problems :

Approximately 35% of women with an infertility problem are afflicted with genital tract infections.


13. Irregular periods :


Absent periods, or infrequent periods with excessively heavy or light bleeding prevents the release of a mature egg from an ovary.

14. Bad sexual life :


Zero sexcapades, broken relationships and extreme stress can signal that you are not hitting the right target.


15. Emotionally disturbed :

Studies have concluded that stress, depression and anxiety can lower your fertility levels. A recent study on stress and infertility explains how so many studies have found that people with major depression are less fertile than others.

This is majorly. For couples. Try to see which may be the problem and find a lasting solution. 


Source: DailyGuide