Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant (conceived) after one year (or more) of unprotected intercourse. Because fertility in women is known to decline steadily with age, some providers evaluate and treat women 35 and older after 6 months of unprotected sex.
Women with infertility should consider making an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist – a doctor who specializes in infertility management. Reproductive endocrinologists may be able to help women with recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as two or more spontaneous miscarriages.
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