Summary

• The term infertility is used if a woman is not naturally pregnant after 12 months of regular unprotected sex.
• There can be many causes of infertility including lifestyle factors or some diseases.
• Having a healthy lifestyle can improve your fertility.
• If you are infertile and want to have a child, there are many treatment options, like ovulation induction or IVF.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 28 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about infertility.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have Infertility, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with infertility, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• Luteinising hormone (LH)
• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
• DHEAS
• Semen analysis