Frequently Asked Questions
What is infertility?
Infertility is the duration of unprotected intercourse with failure to conceive after twelve months for females 35 years of age and younger or six months for females 35 years of age and older. Infertility is also prevalent among males, commonly around 40.
NIs infertility uncommon?
Infertility is common. (I would like to have Infertility is common. Bolded on the actual website.) Approximately one in eight couples in the United States experience difficulty to conceive.
What causes infertility?
The predominant factor contributing to both female and male infertility is age. Although age is a more principle factor in female infertility, age also impacts male infertility significantly. Smoking, excessive alcohol use, and extreme weight gain are contributing factors.
Can infertility be cured?
Technically, no, infertility a cannot be completely cured. However, there are medications males and females are able to take, both my mouth and injectable medicine, as well as assisted reproductive technology (ART) fertility treatments to help treat inferility.
Can I have infertility even though I have already given birth to a baby with no difficulty?
Approximately 30% of infertility occurs after the first birth.
Is infertility predominantly female factored?
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Did my birth control cause me to have infertility?
Birth control usage is a common misconception of infertility since a majority of birth controls involve hormone regulation. However, most females are able to ovulate weeks after birth control usage.
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