What Is Infertility? Common Causes in Women and Men
Most couples begin trying for a baby with hope and excitement. When pregnancy does not happen as expected, that excitement can slowly turn into worry.
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Most couples begin trying for a baby with hope and excitement. When pregnancy does not happen as expected, that excitement can slowly turn into worry.
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Fertility cannot be reduced to one food, position, date, test or treatment. Both partners and the complete medical picture matter.
Age is one of the most frequently discussed parts of female fertility—and one of the most easily misunderstood.
Irregular periods can make planning a pregnancy confusing.
An HSG checks whether the fallopian tubes are open and whether the uterus looks normal. The result helps a fertility specialist understand whether either may be affecting conception.
A semen analysis looks at several sperm measures. One value outside the expected range does not provide the whole answer and may need confirmation.
Egg quantity refers to ovarian reserve; egg quality relates to an egg’s ability to lead to a suitable embryo. AMH estimates quantity, not quality.
When a couple has difficulty conceiving, the woman is often the first person to undergo fertility tests. However, male fertility is equally important and should be evaluated from the beginning.