What could make me unable to conceive when I'm older?!

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There are a lot of things that could make you unable to conceive.

Some of them, like polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature menopause, hormonal or genetic problems, etc, you can't do anything about.

As far as abortions go, they can cause infertility if something goes wrong. Uncomplicated abortions do not cause infertility. Also, IUDs can cause infertility if something goes wrong, but again, only if something goes wrong. If you use an IUD uneventfully, then your chances of conceiving are not reduced.

And obviously, getting your tubes tied will cause infertility, but you wouldn't be considering that.

Otherwise, the only other thing is STDs or bacterial vaginosis. If an STD or bacterial vaginosis is left untreated, the infection can spread deep into your reproductive organs, causing pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause severe scarring of your reproductive organs, which can make it difficult or impossible to get and stay pregnant.

Skipping your period while on the pill is safe and will not cause infertility. However, if you are using the pill to skip periods, you should be taking a low dose monophasic pill like Alesse. Low dose in order to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot and monophasic to reduce your risk of side effects. You will probably also have breakthrough bleeding, no matter what birth control pill you take, if you continually skip the period week.

If you want to have children, the main thing you have to remember is not to wait too long. A lot of women spend time focusing on careers, thinking that they have until menopause (around age 50) to conceive. That isn't really the case. Despite the proliferation of women having children in their forties, many women will start having trouble conceiving naturally around age 35. Many women having children at ages older than that are using in vitro fertilization, which costs a fortune and doesn't always work. And pregnancy is riskier to the mother after age 35.

you're clearly VERY young if you think abortions stop you from conceiving. Abortions kill the fetus. It is a last resort, and is ABSOLUTELY not a form of contraception.

I know that's not what your asking.

Certain STD's (STI's) such as chlamidia, can lead to infertility.
Smoking can, and smoking and or drinking alcohol whilst pregnant can deform the child
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