Male Infertility
Male Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve conception despite one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In the United States, approximately 8 million couples are affected by infertility. For healthy young couples, the probability of achieving pregnancy within the first year of fertility-focused sexual activity is 84%. Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, the conception rate remains stable. A recent increase in demand for infertility services has been attributed to a greater awareness of treatment options, increased acceptance of infertility, and a trend toward delayed marriage and childbirth leading to more fertility issues.
Definitions and Epidemiology
Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve conception despite one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In the United States, approximately 8 million couples are affected by infertility. For healthy young couples, the probability of achieving pregnancy within the first year of fertility-focused sexual activity is 84%. Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, the conception rate remains stable. A recent increase in demand for infertility services has been attributed to a greater awareness of treatment options, increased acceptance of infertility, and a trend toward delayed marriage and childbirth leading to more fertility issues.
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