Infertility Overview

Quick Facts about Infertility

• Approximately 15% of all couples worldwide are infertile, but only 1-2% are detected to be sterile.
• About 20% of cases are due to fertility problems in both partners.
• 43% of women suffer from sexual problems as compared to 31% of men.
• Roughly, 15% of couples suffer from unexplained infertility.
• 44% of men between the age of 30 and 50 years have reported fertility problems.

Facts

• About one-third of infertility cases are caused because of women, another one-third are due to men, and the rest of the cases are either unknown or a combination of male and female problems.
• Smoking can lead to compromised fertility in both men and women.
• Irregular or abnormal ovulation is responsible for about 25% of female infertility problems.
• Women aged 35 years or older should consult their doctor after six months of trying to conceive.
• A man with low sperm count could have hidden diabetes.