General Information

"Definition of Infertility"

Infertility is the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is the inability to conceive; in a man it is the inability to impregnate.

A couple is usually considered infertile if pregnancy has not occurred after one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse.  Women over 35 or those with a family history of infertility should consult a doctor after six months of unprotected intercourse if pregnancy has not been achieved.

Statistics

In approximately 35% of infertile couples, the problem can be traced to the female, and 35% of the time the problem can be traced to the male.  In the remaining 30% the problem is shared by the male and female or is simply "unexplained."  Approximately 10% of couples of reproductive age experience infertility issues.

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Last modified: March 22, 2006