Who does Infertility affect?

1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility.

One obstacle to adequate healthcare coverage for the disease of infertility is the common misconception that Infertility is only a Women's Issue.

BUT, Infertility affects both MEN and WOMEN equally.

In about 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor.

Women who have cancer treatment often lose their fertility because chemotherapy and radiation can damage or kill their immature ovarian eggs, called oocytes. Chemotherapy (especially alkylating agents) can affect the ovaries, causing them to stop releasing eggs and estrogen. This is called primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)

In men, Sperm production slows down or might stop altogether. Chemotherapy (especially alkylating drugs) can damage sperm in men and sperm-forming cells (germ cells) in young boys. Hormone therapy (also called endocrine therapy) can decrease the production of sperm.