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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
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It is the dream of many couples to bring a child of their own into the world. However, some couples have more difficulty doing so than others. Infertility is the term used for couples who are unable to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. A normal couple typically has a 20-25% chance for pregnancy each month, but several female and male factors can decrease the likelihood of conceiving a child.
Some female factors are:
Some male factors are:
If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant for over a year (6 months if you are over 35), then a complete infertility evaluation is indicated. The basic infertility evaluation consists of:
If any problems are found, then they should be addressed.
If no problems are found after an infertility evaluation, a couple would then be diagnosed with unexplained infertility. In the case of unexplained infertility, fertility treatment may be useful. Treatment can consist of:
If you and your partner are having difficulty conceiving a child, please consult your doctor. There are many treatments available for both men and women that may help.
Resources: Infertility (National Women's Health Information Center) and the Center for Reproductive Health website (University of Cincinnati).
This article is a NetWellness exclusive. 
Last Reviewed: Aug 13, 2007
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Daniel B Williams, MD Professor Director, Center for Reproductive Health Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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