Just wondering if anyone knows what factors weigh the most heavily on causing infertility?
We are planning on trying to start a family this year, but I feel like the cards are stacked against me. I have hypothyroidism, a cyst on my ovary and precancerous cells on my cervix. All of these issues "may cause infertility", so I have a meeting with my OB/GYN to talk through it. I’m just trying to gauge how serious these things may be to mentally prepare myseld ahead of time. Thanks 
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Silva says:
April 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm (UTC 0)
You know what? I know you are trying to prepare yourself for disappointment, but hey! don’t give up before you start.
I have had friends that have been on IVF for 18 months, only to fall pregnant naturally and then have an ‘accident’ 12 months later. I know a girl who had polycystic ovaries who started trying, thinking it would take years to get pregnant and then conceived easily, two times. Another friend and her hubby were having sex on her ‘fertile’ time, but actually fell pregnant two weeks after that!
It is not an easy feat getting pregnant, that’s for sure, but you gotta be positive.
Wishmeluck! says:
April 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm (UTC 0)
While all those issues "may" cause infertility, there’s no guarantee that they will. If you are being treated for hypothyroidism it shouldn’t interfere with your fertility. Having an underactive thyroid interferes with conceiving only if it’s not treated. As for the ovarian cyst…depending on size, they don’t always pose a problem. Many women have conceived with cysts. I’m more concerned about the pre-cancerous cervical cells only because you don’t want something happening while you’re pregnant, not because they may interfere with being able to conceive. Is it possible to have that treated first? I had the same thing years ago and had my cervix frozen. For me that was successful and I’ve had normal paps ever since. If there’s a way you can get your cells back to normal I would suggest doing that before getting pregnant.
Stay positive Sweetie. The conditions you have are not that threatening for what you want to do. You’re smart to consult with an OBGYN first. He/she can help you come up with a plan to get you pregnant soon. Take your meds for your thyroid, get an ultrasound of your ovarian cyst to confirm it’s not an issue or what needs to be done if it is, and get rid of your cervical dysplasia. Freezing your cervix is quick, relatively painless and the recovery time is short.
Good luck.
Angel says:
April 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm (UTC 0)
Sorry hun, it’s too hard for us to be able to tell. They are all "may" cause infertility. You will never know until you have been ttc for a while to see if they cause a problem. A man with a very low sperm count may not have any hassle getting a female pregnant while the guy next to him who might have a medium sperm count may have problems. Unless you have been TTC for a year you cannot tell. I wish you all the best and your Gyno should be able to give you better answers
Arthur W says:
April 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm (UTC 0)
There are a number of possible causes for female infertility. The most common include any one or combination of the following:
• Ovulatory failure
• Fallopian tube blockage
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian or uterine fibroids
Ovulation issues comprise the most often cited reason for female infertility. Some less common factors include:
• STDs including Chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Previous miscarriages
• Surgery for an ectopic pregnancy, abortion or ovarian or uterine fibroid cysts
Many things can affect a woman’s ability to have a baby. These include: Age, stress, poor diet, athletic training, being overweight or underweight, tobacco smoking, alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), health problems that cause hormonal changes.
According to the World Health Organization, infertility is a common issue worldwide: more than 80 million people around the world are unable to produce children or carry a pregnancy to term.
Good luck and I hope your meeting with your OB/GYN goes well.