What is infertility, its defnition and details…
Defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy after at least a year of trying, infertility affects more than 20 percent of North American couples. Experts cannot explain why the infertility rate has almost doubled in the last 25 years, but at least three factors stand out: the growing trend for couples to delay marriage and parenthood until their most fertile years are past, the rise in sexually transmitted diseases, and a puzzling drop in sperm production. Many couples assume that infertility rests with the woman; in fact, men are just as likely to be infertile. In 40 percent of cases, the problem lies with the male, and in 40 percent of cases, with the female. The cause can’t be identified in the remaining 20 percent, or both partners may be contributing factors, While nutrition is not a leading cause of infertility, consuming a healthful diet enhances the chance of conceiving and delivering a healthy baby.
