infertility: problems with the uterus and cervix
overview
problems with a woman's uterus and/or cervix may be caused by many things. causes include:
- abnormalities of the uterus. these may have been present from birth.
- a past surgery or procedure, such as a cervical cone biopsy or a dilation and curettage (d&c). these may decrease fertility if the procedures have damaged the cervix or uterine lining. (this is rare.)
- exposure to certain drugs before birth, such as des. these may cause deformities of the uterus, resulting in infertility.
- abnormalities in a woman's cervical mucus. these may affect the movement of sperm through the vagina and cervix.
- antibodies to sperm present in a woman's cervical mucus. these may kill the sperm or affect their ability to move normally.
credits
current as of: november 27, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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current as of: november 27, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.