Seeking the help of a fertility specialists is recommended when a couple has been unable to conceive within a year. If you are over the age of 35, time is of greater importance as successful conception becomes more and more unlikely as we age.
Infertility affects at least 1 in 5 couples. That's a whopping 25% of the world's population that suffer from infertility in some fashion!
Luckily, the majority of couples who suffer from fertility will find help - usually through finding the right fertility clinic and or doctor where infertility therapy can begin. Some couples will adopt, some will decide upon surrogacy and many will eventually time conception just right and manage it without outside help.
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 pesticideseMedicineHealth: Infertility Causes
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you are infertile, please consult your doctor.
Infertility Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- Center For Holistic Medicine (CHM): Infertility: A Holistic Approach
References
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10-15% of American couples are infertileMayo Clinic: Infertility
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As women get older, their chances of getting pregnant decreaseThe Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility: Statistics
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