Fertility is the capacity to conceive a child through natural intercourse. It depends on regular ovulation, healthy sperm, open fallopian tubes, a receptive uterus and successful implantation. Fertility naturally declines with age, more markedly for women after the mid-30s, but many factors — hormonal, structural, infective and lifestyle — can affect it at any age. In India, couples are generally advised to seek a fertility evaluation after one year of regular unprotected intercourse without conception, or after six months if the woman is over 35.
Also known as: fertility health, reproductive health
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Sources
- Indian Council of Medical Research (icmr.gov.in)
- Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (fogsi.org)
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.