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Infertility is the inability to naturally conceive a child or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. There are many reasons why a couple may not be able to conceive, or may not be able to conceive without medical assistance. (Note: although some aspects of this article may be generalizable, it deals primarily with infertility as pertains to human couples.)
Definition
The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID) considers a couple to be infertile if:
- they have not conceived after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, or after 6 months if the woman is over 35 years of age. The reduced duration for women over 35 is because there is a rapid decline in fertility after this age and help should be sought sooner.
- there is incapability to carry a pregnancy to term.
Causes
This section deals with unintentional causes of sterility. For more information about surgical techniques for preventing procreation, see sterilization.
Primary vs. secondary
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, infertility affects about 6.1 million people in the U.S., equivalent to ten percent of the reproductive age population. Female infertility accounts for one third of infertility cases, male infertility for another third, combined male and female infertility for another 15%, and the remainder of cases are "unexplained". More on [ Infertility ]
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Andrology Institute of America - Offering kits for semen analysis, gender selection and home insemination.
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CycleWatch Fertility Software - Software application to chart fertility and analyze trends.
Cyclewatchers - Providers of a fertility information package including temperature chart and explanation of terminology.
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Fertility Awareness Chart - Yearly journal to assist in monitoring ovulation.
Meta Description: [ a woman's journal for natural birth control, fertility and health tracking ]
Fertility Friend - A charting and interpretation service.
Healing with Nutrition - Providing information about natural treatments, as well as offering supplements and testing kits.
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Hormonal Forecaster - Selling software incorporating natural family planning techniques, as well as ovulation charts and personal statistics.
Meta Description: [ Award winning software to chart fertility to achieve or avoid pregnancy, generate ovulation charts, personal statistics and much more! Free download available. ]
Liberator - Devices for increasing the chances of conception.
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Med-Direct - Provides information and home tests for both men and women, as well as a confidential e-mail help-line.
Meta Description: [ Med-Direct is a healthcare company selling fertility, ovulation, pregnancy, womens healthcare products and services either directly or via its distributors. ]
MomtoBe Pregnancy Software with BBT Chart - Software includes a weekly diary-like appointment calendar with pregnancy facts and a BBT chart.
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Ovusoft - Features a software package to assist in determining ovulation patterns. May be purchased as a CD-ROM or downloaded.
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Periwinkle Girl - Features a journal for charting ovulation.
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Pregnancy MD - Offers testing for men and women.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility - Sells ovulation-tracking software.
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The Whole Person Fertility Program - Uses mind-body techniques to assist women.
Meta Description: [ Breakthrough Mind/Body Consultation/Counseling Program Teaching Concious Fertility ]
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