There are many ways to test for female infertility.
Ovulation problems are one common cause of female infertility.
Treatment is available.
Millions of women face infertility. If you are having trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant, you are not alone. The good news is that many women with fertility problems go on to have babies.
Whether you are dealing with infertility or are a concerned partner, friend, or family member, you may have many questions. Here are the answers to some questions people commonly ask about infertility.
Some women have a hard time getting pregnant or staying pregnant. Infertility is diagnosed when a women tries to get pregnant for a year without success. Women are also considered infertile if they have repeated miscarriages.
More than 1 out of 10 couples experience infertility. Infertility isn’t just a woman’s problem. Men can have fertility problems, too. When a couple is having a hard time getting pregnant, it is just as likely to be caused by a problem with a man’s fertility as it is with a woman’s fertility.
When a couple has a problem achieving pregnancy, it’s estimated that about
1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with the man’s fertility
1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with the woman’s fertility
1 out of 3 times it’s due to a problem with both the woman’s and the man’s fertility, or a cause cannot be found for the problem
That’s why both the woman and the man usually get tested for fertility problems when a couple is having infertility problems.
