{"id":11684,"date":"2023-06-03T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiaivf.co.in\/indiaivf\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:51:16","slug":"unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Deciphering Infertility: Bridging the Gap between Myths and Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#Breaking_Down_Infertility_The_Definition\" >Breaking Down Infertility: The Definition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#The_Infertility_Enigma_Male_and_Female_Factors\" >The Infertility Enigma: Male and Female Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#Can_Infertility_be_Treated\" >Can Infertility be Treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#Why_Does_Infertility_Happen\" >Why Does Infertility Happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiaivf.in\/blog\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-infertility-from-definition-to-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are diving into a topic today that\u2019s close to the hearts of millions worldwide yet surrounded by an aura of misunderstanding \u2013 infertility. Are you wondering, \u201cWhat is meant by infertile?\u201d or maybe \u201cWhy does infertility occur?\u201d Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re about to untangle this intricate subject together.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking_Down_Infertility_The_Definition\"><\/span>Breaking Down Infertility: The Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s start at the beginning with the definition of infertility. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Hindi, infertility is referred to as \u092c\u093e\u0901\u091d\u092a\u0928 (Banjhpan), carrying the same weight and meaning, bridging the language divide and reminding us that infertility is a global concern.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking in ICD 10 terms, the medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility carries the code N97, further classified into several subcategories based on specifics.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Infertility_Enigma_Male_and_Female_Factors\"><\/span>The Infertility Enigma: Male and Female Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s try to understand the difference between infertile man definition and what infertile egg means.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Male Infertility:<\/strong> A man might be infertile if he has issues with sperm production or delivery, due to various health conditions, lifestyle choices, or genetic disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infertile Egg:<\/strong> An infertile egg, on the other hand, is an egg that hasn\u2019t been fertilized by a sperm, and therefore, can\u2019t develop into an embryo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Infertility_be_Treated\"><\/span>Can Infertility be Treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the most frequent queries we receive is \u201cCan infertility be cured in males?\u201d or \u201cCan infertility be cured in females?\u201d The heartening news is that, yes, infertility can often be managed with medication, surgery, intrauterine insemination (IUI), or assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Infertility_Happen\"><\/span>Why Does Infertility Happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why does infertility occur in females? or How does infertility occur in male? \u2013 You may ask. Here are some of the most common culprits:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Fertility tends to decline with age.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle Factors:<\/strong> Smoking, alcohol, and being overweight or underweight can impact fertility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Conditions:<\/strong> Certain diseases<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual History:<\/strong> Certain sexually transmitted infections can cause infertility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though the journey of understanding and dealing with infertility can seem daunting, it\u2019s essential to remember that you\u2019re not alone. At the India IVF Fertility Clinic, we\u2019re with you every step of the way, helping to turn obstacles into opportunities. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction We are diving into a topic today that\u2019s close to the hearts of millions worldwide yet surrounded by an aura of misunderstanding \u2013 infertility. Are you wondering, \u201cWhat is meant by infertile?\u201d or maybe \u201cWhy does infertility occur?\u201d Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re about to untangle this intricate subject together. 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