Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse (or 6 months if the woman is above 35 years).
No. Infertility can be due to male factors, female factors, or both partners equally.
If you have been trying to conceive for 12 months without success, or 6 months if over 35, you should consult a specialist.
PCOS, ovulation disorders, blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, poor sperm quality, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.
Yes. Chronic stress can disrupt hormone balance and ovulation in women and sperm quality in men.
Yes. Female fertility declines significantly after 30–35 years, and male fertility also gradually declines with age.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular ovulation or lack of ovulation, making conception difficult.
Primarily through semen analysis, which checks sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Hormonal tests, ultrasound scans, ovulation tracking, and sometimes hysteroscopy or laparoscopy.
Yes. Irregular periods often indicate irregular ovulation, which can make conception harder.
It is a test that evaluates sperm count, movement, shape, and overall fertility potential in men.
Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. Without ovulation, pregnancy cannot occur.
Some mild cases can improve with lifestyle changes, but many require medical treatment for better results.
Yes. Being overweight or underweight can disrupt hormones and affect ovulation and sperm health.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a procedure where processed sperm is placed directly into the uterus during ovulation.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a process where eggs and sperm are fertilized in a lab, and embryos are transferred to the uterus.
IVF is generally not painful, though some procedures like egg retrieval are done under mild anesthesia.
Success depends on age, egg quality, sperm quality, and underlying conditions. Younger women generally have higher success rates.
ICSI is a specialized IVF technique where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.
Yes. Healthy diet, regular exercise, stress control, and avoiding smoking/alcohol improve fertility outcomes.
Yes. Smoking reduces egg quality, sperm count, and increases risk of miscarriage.
Not always. Many infertility cases are treatable with medication or assisted reproductive techniques.
Most healthy couples conceive within 6–12 months of trying.
When no specific cause is found after standard fertility tests, it is called unexplained infertility.
No treatment guarantees pregnancy, but modern fertility treatments significantly improve chances of conception.