Infertility is the inability to get pregnant for at least a year (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35) with no success.

Having a bout of miscarriages is also called infertility. There are a number of reasons why a woman experiences infertility, such as - age, hormonal imbalance, lifestyle or environmental factors, lifestyle, and physical problems.

Women are also at risk of health issues related to insufficient production of eggs. In primary ovarian insufficiency, the ovaries may stop functioning even before they hit menopause. In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries may secrete unhealthy eggs or there may be irregular production of eggs.

The causes of female infertility are hard to be diagnosed. About a third of the time, infertility is a cause of the problem with the woman, while one-third of the time, the problem is with the men. Sometimes, there is no relevant cause.

If you think you are not conceiving because of infertility, consult your OB/GYN. There are tests that can help with diagnosis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of infertility. Likely, in many cases, women do get pregnant after trying for a year or two.

Couples who are treated for infertility can have babies without any worrisome condition.