Subfertility

Inability of a couple to conceive after a year of regular sexual intercourse, without using any form of contraception.

Sterility

Absolute infertility – inability to achieve a pregnancy without special treatment such as IVF.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells.

STD – Sexually Transmitted Disease

A viral or bacterial infection that is passed on through sexual activity such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV. STDs can lead to infertility in some cases.

Semen

The ejaculate of the male which includes the sperm and its nutrient plasma and other secretions.

Secondary Infertility

This means that the couple has conceived in the past, with or without this having resulted in a birth, but are unable to do so again in spite of having tried for a year or more.

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