FertilitySA: Your Source for Fertility Information

FertilitySA is an abbreviation for Fertility South Africa, a platform providing information and resources on fertility-related topics and services.

FertilitySA FAQ

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What is fertility & why is it important?

Fertility is about whether or not someone can conceive. Fertility is relevant to males and females trying to get pregnant. Many factors play into someone's fertility, including age, health condition, lifestyle, and more. There are ways to increase fertility, although not all are proven.

What is infertility & why is it important?

What Is Fertility? Fertility is the natural capacity to conceive a child. Fertility does not come easily to everyone. About 11% of couples will face infertility—the inability to conceive naturally after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Fertility is not only a female health issue.

What is the difference between fertility and infertility?

(March 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) FERTILITY is the ability to conceive a child. The fertility rate is the average number of children born during an individual's lifetime and is quantified demographically. Conversely, infertility is the difficulty or inability to reproduce naturally.

What does infertility mean?

Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive) despite having regular unprotected sex. Around 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving. More than 8 out of 10 couples, where the woman is under 40, will conceive naturally within a year if they have regular unprotected sex (every 2 or 3 days).

What type of fertility treatment is available?

assisted conception such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or IVF The treatment offered will depend on what's causing the fertility problems and what's available from your local integrated care board (ICB). Private treatment is also available, but it can be expensive and there's no guarantee it will be successful.

How do I know if I have fertility problems?

There are a range of different tests which may be offered to try to identify the cause of fertility problems. Your GP or family doctor may carry out some tests to start with such as blood or sperm tests to rule out key issues, and they may refer you to a specialist for more tests and for any treatment you may need.

What is unexplained fertility?

Unexplained fertility is when no reason has been found for a person’s fertility problems. In this case you should not be offered any fertility drugs taken by mouth as this does not improve the chances of conceiving naturally. Unexplained fertility is more likely if you are over 36 than if you are under.