Infertility - What You Should Know

Infertility is defined as a couple's inability to become pregnant after 1 year of sex without using birth control. When considering whether you may have an infertility problem, however, bear in mind that "normal fertility" is defined as the ability to naturally conceive within 2 years' time. Sometimes it's a matter of determining when you are most fertile. If you are not sure when you ovulate, use this interactive tool to calculate your peak fertility.

Of all couples who have not conceived after 1 year, about half will go on to conceive naturally in the following year. 1 If you are a younger couple, this is encouraging news. However, if you are 35 or older, another year may be too long to wait before seeking testing and treatment.