Differences in infertility

Infertility

• Couples is seen to be infertile if
• The couple has not conceived after 12 months contraceptive-free
• The couple has no conceived after 6 months of
• A female is incapable of carrying a pregnancy to term

Sub fertility

• A couple that has tried unsuccessfully to have a child for a year or more is said to be sub fertile.

Primary vs. secondary infertility

• Couples with primary infertility have never been able to conceive, while secondary infertility is difficulty conceiving after having conceived and carried a normal pregnancy.

Unexplained infertility

• Infertility investigation shows no abnormalities, but no pregnancy occurs