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Infertility

Infertility affects one in seven couples in the UK. The strict definition of infertility varies, with differing times of regular, unprotected intercourse, but most couples will undergo some investigations after around 1-2 years of trying.

Common causes of infertility include:

Female partner
Absent ovulation (e.g. PCOS)
Tubal damage
Endometriosis
Mucus hostility
Fibroids

Male partner
Abnormal semen

Both partners
Sexual problems

In about 25% of cases, no cause is found for the subfertility. 60-70% of this group will conceive within 3 years without any treatment.