What is infertility?

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    Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying with unprotected and frequent sex. Infertility is fairly common, occurring in about 15% of couples. There are treatments specific to men or to women, and ones used for both partners. About 50% of couples treated for infertility go on to have babies.[1]