Infertility in Women | Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Options

Infertility in women refers to the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse, requiring medical evaluation and potential fertility treatments.
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What is female infertility?

Female infertility is the term used to describe not being able to get pregnant naturally. You might hear the word ‘subfertility’ used too, which means a delay in getting pregnant. If you’re trying for a baby, you may need some extra help to increase your chances. This information looks at female infertility.

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).

Why do so many people have infertility?

Millions of people around the world face the same challenge. Infertility is the medical term for when you can't get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples. Infertility may happen because of a health issue with either you or your partner, or a mix of factors that prevent pregnancy.

How many people experience infertility in their lifetime?

Available data suggests that globally one in six people experience infertility in their lifetime. Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.

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