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. 2021 Jan 19;11:591837. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2020.591837

Table 1.

Female and male infertility risk factors.

Both genders Female Male
Family history of infertility Age >35 years Cryptorchidism
Recurrent abortions Reduced ovarian reserve (AMH and/or AFC count) Testicular hypotrophy
Obesity Ovulation Disorders Testicular cancer
Using of anabolic steroids Infertility >3 years Known genetic factors
Lifestyles Menstrual disorders Varicocele
Environmental/occupational factors Endometriosis Testicular trauma
Systemic and/or endocrine diseases Family history of POF Testicular torsion
Iatrogenic factors PID (consequent to infectious diseases) Puberty disorders
Infertility with previous partners Aging
Cystic fibrosis Testicular microlithiasis
Infection Unhealthy diet and obesity
Pollution
Cigarette smoking

AFC, antral follicle count; AMH, anti-müllerian hormone; BMI, body max index; PID, pelvic inflammatory disease; POF, primary ovarian insufficiency.