Infertility

Disease

Disease Profile

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined by failure to achieve pregnancy after prolonged periods of regular unprotected intercourse. It affects both male and female reproductive health and can result from diverse endocrine, anatomical, genetic, infectious, and age-related factors. The condition has major psychosocial and economic impacts.

Category
Reproductive system disorder
Prevalence
An estimated 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility at some point in life
ICD Codes
  • N46
  • N97

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