About Fertility
Infertility is often the result of a medical condition that you, your partner, or both of you have that interferes with the reproductive process. Although these conditions are treatable, many couples do not think to seek treatment or do not have the resources to pursue it. You may be surprised to learn that approximately 6.1 million couples in the United States—one in eight couples—are infertile. So you are not alone in your quest for infertility solutions.
This website provides a plethora of information about infertility, as well as some of the medical solutions available for overcoming infertility. Since you may have a unique situation, however, the information on our website is not intended to be a substitute for a thorough medical consultation. Bear that in mind as you navigate this site.
To begin, it is important to understand how the female and male reproductive systems function. It’s common for people to think of infertility as a female problem, but only 35% of infertility cases result from difficulties with the female reproductive system. Another 35% results from the male reproductive system, 20% come from both, and 10% is undetermined. This misconception is usually a result of not understanding the fertilization process and the physiological factors that affect it.
Arming yourself with this basic but essential knowledge may help you and your partner understand what is happening while you are trying to conceive a child naturally or while you are considering or currently undergoing infertility treatments. The links below will provide you with the “basics” of fertility and help explain this complicated process. The three main things needed for reproduction are sperm, eggs, and good plumbing (uterus & tubes).
A lot of information exists on the subject of fertility. Take your time to educate yourself, through the links below:
