Abstract
Introduction
Infertility is much investigated and widely studied subject in the field of gynaecology. The reason for this lies in the innate desire of a woman to procreate.
Being labeled ‘infertile is devastating to the couple. In the words of one couple, “it feels like being sentenced for a crime you have not committed”. For the vast majority of patients infertility is totally unexpected. They look, feel and act normally and everything appears to be functioning well. Suddenly, a young and healthy couple has a medical label, a stigma thrust upon them.
Infertility is the failure of a couple to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. In both men women the fertility process is complex. About 10% of couples fall in this category.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Urvashi Sharma
Assistant Professor, Department of Obst. & Gynae, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i8.27
