Infertility: causes and symptoms
If you and your partner are trying to have a child, you are not alone. 8-15% of couples of appropriate age are infertile. Couple infertility is defined as the lack of getting pregnant after regular sexual activity and without using a contraceptive method within a year (WHO, 2013). This definition is based on the cumulative probability of pregnancy. Infertility can be a problem of one of the partners or a combination of factors that influence the pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective therapies that significantly improve your chances of getting pregnant. Symptoms The main symptom of infertility is that you do not get pregnant. There are no other obvious symptoms. Sometimes the infertile woman may have irregular or absent periods. Rarely, the infertile man may show some signs of hormonal problems, such as changes in hair growth or sexual function. Most couples will eventually conceive, with or without treatment. When to go to the doctor You probably don&
