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SEXUAL HEALTH INDEX

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Infertility

Definition: inability to fall pregnant after one year of regular sexual intercourse without the use of any contraceptives.

Both partners will need to be examined to ensure that there is no physical problem, and special investigations may need to be done.

Your family doctor may initiate treatment and then refer you both to an clinic or specialist who deals with infertility. Many options are now available for treatment.

If