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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 STDs and infertility in women

      4. 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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