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      Overview

      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.

      1. What is Infertility?

        1. What You Need to Know About Infertility

          Infertility doesn’t mean you can never have a child.

        2. Effects of Exercise, Age and Weight on Fertility

          All three can affect fertility. Find out how.

        3. How to Boost Your Pregnancy Chances

          How much do you know about fertility, infertility, and conception? Take this WebMD quiz and find out.

      2. Female Infertility

        1. Your Guide to Infertility in Women

          Learn the causes of female infertility.

        2. Luteal Phase Defect

          A luteal phase defect is a disruption in a woman's monthly menstrual cycle.

        3. How STDs Affect Pregnancy

          Infertility can be a complication for some STDs. Read more on STD’s and infertility in women

        4. Tobacco, Marijuana, and Other Drug Use

          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.

        5. Breast Cancer and Premature Menopause

          Some drugs used to treat breast cancer can cause fertility problems. Learn more about breast cancer drugs and infertility.

      3. Male Infertility

        1. Your Guide to Infertility and Men

          Up to half of all cases of infertility involve men.

        2. What You Should Know About Sperm

          Get answers to common questions about sperm, including how long sperm live

        3. Infertility and Testicular Disorders

          Disorders of the penis and testes can affect a man's sexual functioning and fertility.

        4. Ejaculation Disorders

          Learn more about different types of ejaculation disorders, including premature ejaculation, inhibited ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation.

        5. Semen Without Sperm

          What causes azoospermia?

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