Infertility FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Infertility

My husband and I have an active sex life, we are both healthy, and my periods are regular. However, we have still not conceived ! Please help!

You need to remember that it's not possible to determine the reason for your infertility until you undergo tests to find out if your husband's sperm count is normal; if your fallopian tubes and uterus are normal; and if you are producing eggs. Only after undergoing these tests will your doctor be able to tell you why you are not conceiving.

How can I determine my "fertile" period?

Your fertile period is the time during which having sex could lead to a pregnancy. This is the 4-6 days prior to ovulation ( release of a mature egg from the ovary). Women normally ovulate 14 days prior to the date of the next menstrual period.

My periods come only once every 6 weeks. Could this be a reason for my infertility?

As long as the periods are regular, this means ovulation is occurring. Some normal women have menstrual cycle lengths of as long as 40 days.

My colleagues at work tell me that if we "work" hard at getting pregnant, and want it enough, we definitely will!

Unlike many other parts of your lives, infertility may be beyond your control. Don't blame yourself if you are not getting pregnant - it's a medical problem which often needs appropriate medical treatment.

I don't think infertility treatment should not be offered in India, because there are too many babies in this country already.

The right to have children is a fundamental right of every human being and a very basic biological urge. Just because a neighbour has too many children should not deprive the infertile couple of their right to have their own.