What is infertility?  Infertility means that there is difficulty
in conceiving a child. Problems can arise because of the man's
reproductive system, the woman's, or a combination of both. Many
infertile couples have primary infertility, which means they
were never able to conceive. Some people however have secondary
fertility, which means they are having trouble conceiving even
though they already have children.  For a fertile couple in
their twenties having regular unprotected sex, the chance of
conceiving each month is only 20- 25 per cent. So how do you
know when something's amiss? The answer depends on how old you
are. While the age of the man is thought to play a role, the
medical definition of infertility focuses on the woman. Those
under 35 are advised to seek treatment for infertility if they
haven't become pregnant after 12 months of regular unprotected
sex. For those over 35, the threshold is six months instead of
12.  But there are degrees of infertility. The majority of
infertile couples are actua