Overview & Facts
Are you or someone you love trying to get pregnant or have infertility? Learn how the reproductive system works and get answers to infertility questions.
What is Infertility/Reproduction?
Infertility doesn’t mean you can never have a child.
Learn how it all fits together.
Includes a map and description of internal and external organs.
Follow the amazing journey from egg to embryo.
Causes
Learn the causes of female infertility.
Get answers to common questions about sperm, including how long sperm live
Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility in women. Learn all about it in WebMD's Endometriosis Health Center.
Uterine fibroids can make getting pregnant difficult for some women. Learn more in WebMD's Uterine Fibroids Health Center.
This STD-related problem can lead to infertility.
Up to half of all cases of infertility involve men.
Are You at Risk?
Women are not the only ones whose reproductive system is affected by age.
Family history is just one factor.
Loss of ovarian function can occur before age 40 and as early as age the teen years.
See if your BMI puts you at risk.
All three can affect fertility.
Infertility can be a complication for some STDs. Read more on STD’s and infertility in women
In case you needed more reasons to keep these in check, here they are. We know more about the links between tobacco and infertility, yet other substances can also affect fertility.
Some drugs used to treat breast cancer can cause fertility problems. Learn more about breast cancer drugs and infertility.
Why you should talk to your doctor if you want to remain fertile after chemo.
Prevention
One in 25 men is affected by infertility. Learn behavior changes that can help prevent it.
Cancer treatments can reduce fertility by destroying sperm and eggs. However a woman's eggs do not regenerate, and permanent menopause can result from these lifesaving treatments. See what your options are for preserving ovarian function. Click below to reach the web site.
Tobacco, alcohol and other substances can cause problems. Learn what else to avoid.
Learn about techniques like sperm or embryo preservation.
Vitamins, herbs, and medications may all help cause infertility.
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