So if a couple doesn t conceive after a year of effort, it s likely that either the man or woman or both partners are infertile. It affects men and women equally. For a detailed description of male infertility, please visit our urologychannel . If any one of the biologic factors is impaired or damaged in any way, infertility can result. Infertility in women has been linked to aging, a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, and certain lifestyle behaviors.
Infertility is diagnosed after an infertility workup.
About half of all couples who receive treatment are able to conceive. Join a live chat or threaded forum. All Rights Reserved Contact the webmaster with any technical issues.