Understanding infertility

For a couple to conceive, a number of processes must take place successfully in both the man and the woman. We aim to provide you with basic information about the female and male reproductive systems.

If you are having difficulty falling pregnant, it’s important to know that you are not alone. 1 in 6 couples experience infertility at any given time. We are here to help you.

Infertility results from a male factor in about 30% of cases, a female factor in about 30%, a combination of male and female factor in about 30% of cases and about 10% remains unexplained. We want to help you gain an understanding about the many aspects of infertility.

There are many reasons why a woman may experience infertility. Confronting an infertility diagnosis can be difficult, but it is an important milestone to resolve your infertility and understand your options.

There are many reasons why a man may experience infertility. Understanding your infertility condition will help you feel more in control and allow you to ask the right questions regarding your options.

Miscarriage is very common in the first weeks of pregnancy; up to 1 in 5 women will have a miscarriage before 20 weeks. We want to help you understand the possible causes and what you can do to prevent it.