Reproductive Health Conditions

Learn more about reproductive health conditions that can impact fertility and cause problems with achieving pregnancy.

Health conditions impacting fertility

There are some health conditions that can impact a person’s ability to get or stay pregnant. These include:

• Endometriosis. This is a painful condition that causes endometrial tissue, which lines the uterus, to grow outside the uterus.
• Recurrent miscarriages. This condition is diagnosed when a person has two or more pregnancy losses.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a condition where the ovaries produce a hormonal imbalance that can prevent ovulation. 
• Cancer of the reproductive system.
• Pituitary disorders, which typically cause hormone levels to be too high or too low.
• Sexually transmitted infections.