Medically reviewed by Dr. Apurva, Medisage medical team
Infertility means not getting pregnant after a year of regular unprotected intercourse, or after six months if the woman is over 35. Causes can be in the woman, the man or both. Both partners are usually tested, and treatment ranges from medicines to IUI and IVF.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology doctors in Bangalore
Start with a gynaecologist. A reproductive medicine (IVF) specialist helps with advanced treatment, and a urologist or andrologist evaluates the male partner.
Yes. Male factors contribute to a large share of infertility, so a semen analysis is usually done along with the woman's tests.
No. Many couples conceive with simpler treatments such as medicines to help ovulation or IUI. IVF is advised for specific causes or when other treatments do not work.