Infertility & Human Reproduction
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Infertility & Human Reproduction Infertility can occur when any of the factors that have a role in human reproduction do not function properly. Many couples have difficulty conceiving and face challenges in their effort to become pregnant and have a baby. You probably have many questions and may be confused about why this is happening to you. You’re not alone. Human reproduction is a complex process. The successful fertilization of an egg by a sperm depends on many factors, including the health of the man’s sperm, the condition of a woman’s eggs and uterus, a woman’s hormonal environment, or the ability of an embryo (the fertilized egg) to become implanted in a woman’s uterus. Infertility can occur when any of the factors that have a role in human reproduction do not function properly. Making intelligent decisions regarding your treatment options often requires patience, communication, trust and a basic understanding how human reproduction works. In many cases, couples have not had to consider these issues since high school biology class. The following is a brief overview of the human reproduction system that offers some important insights regarding the production of eggs and sperm, fertilization, pregnancy and birth.
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