A lack of folic acid, iron, zinc, and vitamin B-12 in the diet Being obese or overweight Benign polyps or tumors (fibroids or myomas) in the uterus Cancer Cervical stenosis Chemotherapy Eating disorders Exposure to some chemicals such as some pesticides, herbicides, metals Hyperprolactinemia Mental stress Older age Ovulation disorders Pelvic surgery Poor egg quality Previous sterilization treatment Problems in the uterus or fallopian tubes Radiation therapy Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like Chlamydia Submucosal fibroids Too much and too little exercise Use of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or any illegal drugs Uterine abnormalities present from birth
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