Patient's question:
I've been married for several years, and so far, we don't have any children. I'm also very anxious about it, not knowing if it's my problem. I've asked my husband to get checked, but he refuses. I'm afraid my condition might worsen. Could you please explain what exactly infertility is?Doctor's answer:
Infertility refers to a condition where a married couple with normal sexual life, without contraception, has not given birth after living together for 2 years. Those who have never given birth within 2 years of marriage are called primary infertility; those who have had pregnancy or miscarriage and have been infertile for more than 2 years consecutively are called secondary infertility. Absolute infertility refers to a clinical diagnostic sign where both partners, regardless of which one has congenital or acquired severe anatomical abnormalities or physiological defects, cannot be successfully corrected by any treatment method, leading to infertility, such as congenital absence of the uterus. Relative infertility refers to a condition where a certain cause that induces delivery difficulties reduces fertility, making the patient temporarily unable to give birth, but still able to do so through treatment, such as uterine maldevelopment.