There’s a lot of variation in how long it takes sperm to reach an egg. Very fast sperm can reach the egg in an hour, while slower sperm may take…
Male infertility accounts for at least a third of infertility cases. In an additional third, problems with both the man and the woman play a role. In most cases, male…
Many women begin their treatment with a longstanding option, intrauterine insemination (IUI). Not all women are good candidates for IUI, though, so let’s explore the procedure and when it’s a…
Getting pregnant, the journey of pregnancy, and going through childbirth is stressful enough. It becomes more difficult when procedures like IVF, or in-vitro fertilization, are involved. Many women find themselves…
Causes in women Infertility in women can also have a range of causes. Risk factors Risk factors that increase the risk include: Age: The ability to conceive starts to fall around…
It may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception, or that a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. It is often defined as not conceiving…
What do test results mean? Having a large number of abnormally formed sperm in a sample and a low NF score are signs of a condition called teratozoospermia. The precise…
One of the most controversial areas in the field of reproductive medicine is the potential impact of psychological factors on pregnancy rates. Although there are a variety of old wives'…
One of the most controversial areas in the field of reproductive medicine is the potential impact of psychological factors on pregnancy rates. Although there are a variety of old wives'…
What factors can impact my fertility? Body Weight Obesity is associated with infertility and a lower pregnancy rate in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Women with a very low…