What Is Infertility? Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months or more of unprotected intercourse without pregnancy. Most people will have the strong desire to conceive a child at some point during their lifetime. Infertility affects nearly 15 percent of all couples trying to conceive, that is one in every six couples have a problem with conception. Most childless couples where the female is under or around 43 to 44 years of age, that are having problems getting pregnant are considered to be infertile but not sterile. If you are under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for one year without success; or if you are over the age of 35 and have been unsuccessful after trying to conceive for six months, it is time to seek medical treatment for infertility.
Reasons for Infertility
Besides a women’s age, male infertility is the single biggest factor why a couple may not be able to conceive naturally. Other causes of infertility might be: Ovulation Disorders Tubal Disease Endometriosis Combination of male and female reproductive issues.
How can we help?
The diagnosis of infertility can often be overwhelming for patients. Not only are they faced with the news that conceiving a child is only