When is it the right time to seek help?

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within one year or within six months if you're over age 35.

If this is you, don't get discouraged. Approximately one in ten couples will experience difficulty conceiving due to infertility. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can realize your goals. There are many treatment options that can help you achieve your dream of having a baby - in the last seven years, there was a 120 percent increase in the number of births using assisted reproductive technology, and the numbers are increasing every day. Quick Infertility Facts:

1. Infertility affects about 6.1 million women and their partners in the U.S. - about ten percent of the reproductive-age population
2. Most infertility cases, 85 to 90 percent, are treated with conventional therapies, such as drug treatment or surgical repair of reproductive organs.
3. Infertility affects men and women equally.