Infertility in women: Know the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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Infertility is a condition where a couple is unable to conceive a child after trying for more than a year. Infertility is a common issue which may be caused by hormonal, physiological or in certain cases unknown causes. In India, an estimated 10-15 per cent of infertile couples are actively seeking treatment. Of the infertility cases reported, 46-50 per cent is attributed to male factors and the rest to female factors, says Dr Aswati Nair, fertility consultant, NOVA IVI Fertility, Delhi.

According to her, the single best determinant for female fertility is the age of the female. “The female fertility potential starts decreasing from the age of 33, with a decline in the quantity and quality of eggs, eventually leading to a poor ovarian reserve,” she says.