They have been branded as barren and denigrated for no fault of theirs. The prevalent view was that they had committed some sin in their past lives for which they were being punished. Such misconceptions were fuelled because infertility was seen as a sexual disorder. Actually, it is a medical condition and can be treated successfully. Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system resulting in the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected well-timed intercourse.
Infertility also includes the inability to carry a pregnancy to the delivery of a live baby.
As a problem, infertility is very common and occurs in one in six couples. Thankfully, proper medical treatment can resolve the problem in a majority of the cases. That is why, it is wrong to blame the woman for her inability to conceive. Both the man and woman must get themselves a thorough check-up to diagnose the problem. Doctors stress that there is no need for alarm unless the problem is a persistent one.