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Fertility declines quite markedly from the age of about 35 years and this may contribute to prolonged conception problems. This does not happen overnight though, and in a time when couples are choosing to have babies later in life, it should not be an overriding concern. Read more about how age affects fertility in The best age to have a baby.

Cysts and fibroids in a woman’s reproductive organs (ovaries, Fallopian tubes or womb) may affect fertility, but often do not. Many women discover for the first time that they have cysts or fibroids when an early pregnancy scan is done. Often these have never worried them at all, other than making menstruation uncomfortable at times. Read more about this in The pregnant mom’s health.

Conditions like endometriosis are also associated with difficulty in conceiving. Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb becomes much thicker than normal and similar tissue grows in places other than the womb, such as the abdominal cavity, on the Fallopian tubes and even in the lungs. Exposure to synthetic oestrogens (like those in contraceptives and from various environmental sources) may be a factor in endometriosis. There is often also a family tendency to this condition. Women with a perfectionistic nature, who are incredibly aware of time management and are driven to succeed, are more at risk than others.

Endometriosis causes severe pain, especially during menstruation. It is usually treated with a combination of medication and surgery to remove the tissue. Taking measures to relax and become less agitated about life often helps, although professional therapy to achieve this is sometimes required.

Many women benefit from consulting a homeopath about compromised fertility. The tissue-salt remedy Calc sulph offers a possible solution if the capsule of the female egg is not strong enough. This is not picked up easily but is one cause of ova disintegrating before they are fertilised. It may be well worth your while to see a homeopath before opting for an expensive fertility procedure.