According to Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, infertility is seen to affect about 10 -14% of the Indian population.
Radha Jain, 27, and her husband Raghavan Jain, 29 were trying to conceive for some time now and wondered what could be the possible reason for not getting pregnant when everything is normal.
After months of negative pregnancy results, the couple was slowly losing hope. Trying for 8 months now, it was becoming difficult for them to visit their friends who had children.
On recommendation from close friends, the couple decided to approach Dr Priti Arora Dhamija, Infertility Specialist at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital in South Delhi.
Dr Priti listened to their predicament and took a detailed medical history. She also asked them about their lifestyle, working hours and whether they were able to spend enough time with each other.
After answering the questions, Radha hesitantly asked the doctor, “Why am I not getting pregnant? Is it normal not to conceive straight away?”
The doctor calmed her down and answered, “Even a healthy couple takes up to one year to conceive, so don’t let unsuccessful attempts discourage you.”
“Conception depends on many factors like age, general well-being, reproductive health and how long you’ve been trying to conceive.”
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), here are a few situations when you should consider an infertility evaluation:
