November

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, and it affects approximately 12% to 15% of couples.[1] Given that most couples achieve pregnancy within the first 3 to 6 months of trying to conceive, it is understandable that some patients become discouraged when they encounter unanticipated difficulties with the process.[1] Many couples will go online to find information on how to boost their natural fertility before meeting with a community physician, and will often do so much earlier than the 12-month mark.

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, and it affects approximately 12% to 15% of couples.[1] Given that most couples achieve pregnancy within the first 3 to 6 months of trying to conceive, it is understandable that some patients become discouraged when they encounter unanticipated difficulties with the process.[1] Many couples will go online to find information on how to boost their natural fertility even before meeting with a community physician, and will often do so much earlier than the 12-month ma

Dr Caitlin Dunne

References

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