Guide Note

A couple is deemed infertile after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for a minimum of one year.¹

Fast Facts

10-15% of American couples are infertile¹
As women get older, their chances of getting pregnant decrease²
In 2005, one out of every 100 babies born were a result of in vitro fertilization³
Causes of infertility are unknown in about 20% of cases⁴
85-90% of cases can be treated with medication or surgery⁴

Causes

Female reproductive damage due to sexually transmitted disease or other factors
Endometriosis
Excessive exercise
Smoking and other drug use
Obesity or poor eating habits
Low sperm count due to exposure to heavy metals, radiation and pesticides⁵

Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you are infertile, please consult your doctor.

Categories

Health | Womens Health | Mens Health

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Infertility

The Mahalo Top 7

MayoClinic.com: Infertility
Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility (CRMI): Welcome to CRMI
eMedicineHealth: Infertility
Genetics and IVF Institute: Life Begins
WebMD: Infertility & Reproduction Center
Wikipedia: Infertility
MedlinePlus: Infertility

Infertility News

Topix: Infertility News
WebMD: News and Features Related to Infertility & Reproduction
HealthDay: Study Spots Gene That Plays Role in Infertility (January 31, 2008)
ScienceDaily: Evolutionary Phenomenon In Mice May Explain Human Infertility (January 23, 2008)
New York Times: The Claim: Regular Use of Hot Tubs Can Hurt Fertility in Men (September 18, 2007)
HealthDay: Fertility Technique Common, Despite Doubts (July 18, 2007)
HealthDay: Inflammatory Factor Could Spur Male Infertility (July 6, 2007)

Infertility Facts

WebMD: Infertility & Reproduction Guide: Overview & Facts
Wikipedia: Infertility
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Fact Sheet - Infertility

Infertility Causes, Symptoms and Types

MayoClinic.com: Infertility: Signs and Symptoms or Causes
eMedicineHealth: Infertility Causes
WebMD: Infertility & Reproduction Guide: Symptoms & Types

Infertility Treatment Options

Center for Human Reproduction (CHR): Infertility Treatment
BabyCenter: Fertility Treatment: Getting Started
MayoClinic.com: Infertility: Treatment
eMedicineHealth: Infertility Treatment
WebMD: Infertility & Reproduction Guide: Treatment & Care

Infertility Holistic and Alternative Treatment

Center For Holistic Medicine (CHM): Infertility: A Holistic Approach

Infertility Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Infertility Prevention Project
iVillage: Infertility: Prevention
MayoClinic.com: Infertility: Prevention

Infertility Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Medical Journal of Reproduction and Infertility: Current Issue
Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Infertility
PubMed Central Search: Infertility
American Journal of Addiciton: Problem Drinking in Women Evaluated for Infertility (2006)
BMC Women's Health: A survey of relationship between anxiety, depression and duration of infertility (2004)

Infertility Clinical Trials

NetWellness: Infertility: Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: A Infertility Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Infertility Clinical Trials

Infertility Support Groups

DailyStrength: Infertility Support Community
Infertility Resources: List of Support Groups
MayoClinic.com: Infertility: Coping Skills
WebMD: Infertility & Reproduction: Support & Resources

Infertility Discussion and Blogs

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