Many people take time to fall pregnant, but infertility is when a woman doesn't fall pregnant after having 12 month of regular unprotected sex.

If you've been trying unsuccessfully to fall pregnant for a year or more, it's time to see your doctor.

There are a number of tests that are available to determine your fertility.

Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.

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Here is what you need to know about how to get ready to be a dad and give your baby the best start in life.

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What a man eats influences his fertility. Eating all the right foods can increase fertility for men trying to conceive, whereas an unhealthy diet contributes to infertility. Fruits, vegetables and other antioxidant rich foods are a key part of any fertility diet. Being overweight, obese and related conditions like type 2 diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction also negatively influence male fertility.