What Is Infertility (Sterility)

Infertility (sterility) is the condition, in which the couple have had sexual intercourse without contraception regularly for 1 year but they have not achieved pregnancy. If the woman is older than 35 years old, the waiting period to achieve pregnancy is reduced to 6 months. Infertility occurs in 15-20 out of every 100 couples and unfortunately occurs more frequently with increasing female age. In women older than 35 years old and in couples with a history of infertility (sterility), further investigations and appropriate treatment options should be started immediately.