Cervical and uterine factors usually have identifiable problems. They are physical problems or mucus related problems. The physical problems of the cervix is more related to recurrent miscarriages than a cervical evaluation. The mucus related problems usually involve three possible issues:
- There is not enough mucus for the sperm to survive.
- The mucus is too thick for sperm to survive.
- The mucus contains sperm antibodies.
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