Infertility is the inability to conceive despite regular unprotected intercourse.
When should you visit a fertility clinic?
A couple below 35 years of age is said to be infertile when they are unable to conceive even after regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for one year . Couples aged 35 years and above must consult a fertility specialist after 6 months of trying to conceive as they need the treatment earlier.
What are the causes of infertility ?
Either of the partners or both the partners might be infertile. The causes responsible for infertility may be in the :
Female partner- 30 % cases
Male partner- 30%
Both - 30 %
Idiopathic - 10% (where no reason is found)
Approximately 30 million couples in India are facing fertility problems, and this number is increasing tremendously due to lifestyle and other reasons every year.