
Sterility can cause strain in a relationship. Image credit colossiansfamilynetwork.org
ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Causes of infertility
- Sterility is the inability to reproduce
- There are a number of causes for sterility
- Low sperm count (makes it hard to conceive)
- Poor sperm quality
- Physiological causes
- Cancer
- Damage caused by Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Breakage of sperm ducts and oviducts
- Ovulation disorders
- Uterine and cervical disorders
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic adhesions
- Early menopause
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