Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.
An infertility evaluation includes exams and tests to try to find the reason why you have not gotten pregnant. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. In many cases, infertility can be successfully treated. .
Evaluation may be initiated sooner in patients who have risk factors for infertility or if the female partner is older than 35 years.