Infertility Guide: Why Can't We Get Pregnant?
Infertility
Obie Editorial Team
Infertility is on the rise. About 1 in 5-6 couples trying to get pregnant are not successful. 1/3 are due to male causes, 1/3 are female causes, and 1/3 both have issues or are unexplained. There are 3 major reasons why infertility is on the rise: 1. Having babies at a later age 2. The environment is changing 3. Our lifestyles have been dramatically changing.
Infertility: What you need to know
There are three major causes of infertility and they may surprise you!
Male infertility affects about 50% of all infertile couples.
Obie takes a holistic approach to improving your fertility and helping you get pregnant.
Not ovulating (anovulation) is the leading cause of female infertility.
Most cases of unexplained infertility fall into 1 of 3 categories.
Learn the symptoms of female infertility.
Learn the difference!
Women with fertility issues experience a rollercoaster of emotional stress.
Infertility Testing
It usually takes less than 6 weeks to find out the causes of infertility.
It measure quality, quantity, and motility of sperm.
Find your fertile days accurately!
Been trying for a while? It may be time to see an infertility specialist.
Treating Infertility
High cost is one of the top reasons for not going to see a reproduction specialist.
Thinking about IVF? Here is the breakdown on the procedure!
Learn natural methods and advanced options.
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About one in 7 couples (15%) have infertility, difficulties getting pregnant, which affects approximately 7 million men and women in the United States and at least 50 million worldwide. Let our Infertility Guide teach you about the ins and out of infertility testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
Getting pregnant isn't always easy. The process of fertilization depends on several factors each of which must get tested so you find out exactly what the reason for the infertility is and how to treat it. Have more questions? Scroll through our most frequently asked questions and other important infertility information below!
Frequently asked questions
- Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
- Infertility FAQs
- Top Getting Pregnant, Fertility and Pregnancy Questions
- Infertility Work-Up and Testing
- What Is In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
- Basal Body Temperature Charting
Top infertility causes
- Male Infertility
- Ovulation Issues
- Egg Quality
- Blocked Fallopian Tubes
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
- Unexplained Infertility
Infertility and reproductive technologies
- Embryo Transfer
- Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)
- In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- Infertility and Donor Insemination
- Infertility and Egg Donation
- Frozen Sperm
- Egg Freezing
- Hysterosalpingogram
- Frozen Sperm vs. Fresh Sperm
His fertility
- Semen Analysis
- Male Infertility Testing
- Male Fertility Overview & Testing
- Sperm Count Calculator
- Male Infertility Treatment
Her fertility
Ovulation and fertility
- Fertility and Ovulation Calendar
- Ovulation (The Big O)
- Signs of Ovulation
- Good/Bad Eggs: TTC after age 35
- Clomid Information
- Your Cervix and Fertility
- Predicting Ovulation with the OPK
