In both men and women, the fertility process is complex, and affects about 10% of all couples. Infertility is the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. Even under ideal circumstances, the probability that a woman will get pregnant during a single menstrual cycle is only about 30%. And, when conception does occur, only 50 - 60% of pregnancies advance beyond the 20th week.
About a third of infertility problems are due to female infertility, and another third are due to male infertility. In the remaining cases, infertility affects both partners or the cause is unclear. The attached guidance offers recommendations for assessment and treatment for fertility problems. Briefly, the guidance includes recommendations on key priorities for implementation on – Initial advice to people concerned about delays in conception, investigations of…
