Fertility FAQ’s
When am I most fertile?
When you are in your late teens and early twenties. As women age, their eggs lose the ability to fertilize and develop normally. Unfortunately for the majority of women, their most fertile period is often one when they are emotionally and financially unprepared for child-rearing.
How do I know if I’m infertile?
You can’t know for sure without a comprehensive evaluation. However, there are a few indicators you can look for:
- You are under 35 years old and have had regular, unprotected intercourse for 12 months and have not become pregnant
- You are 35 years or older and have had regular, unprotected intercourse for 6 months and have not become pregnant
What is the success rate of fertility treatment?
80% of all women who seek care from fertility specialists become pregnant.
What are the most common causes of infertility?
- Male factor infertility
- Ovarian factor
- Cervical factor
- Tubal factor
- Uterine factor
- Unexplained causes
- Female age-related
- Failed fertilization
- Recurrent miscarriage