Lecture Notes on Male and Female Reproductive Physiology
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6. Factors Affecting Fertility
1.1 Female Factors
- Age (most significant factor)
- Ovulatory disorders (PCOS, thyroid dysfunction)
- Tubal blockage
- Endometriosis
- Uterine abnormalities
1.2 Male Factors
- Low sperm count
- Poor motility or morphology
- Varicocele
- Hormonal disorders
1.3 Lifestyle Influences
- Smoking, alcohol, obesity
- Stress
- Exercise extremes
- Poor diet
- Exposure to environmental toxins