Female infertility: Is it inherited?
Female infertility: Can it be inherited?QuestionIs infertility inherited? My mother had trouble conceiving. Now, I'm having the same problem. AnswerInfertility is a complex problem that can arise from a number of factors involving one or both partners. Sometimes the exact cause can't be identified. Although female infertility is not directly inherited, many conditions — some with a genetic component — may play a role. For example, some ovulation disorders are inherited. But other common causes of female infertility — such as fallopian tube blockage or damage — are not inherited. Last Updated: 09/05/2006 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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