Infertility What Is Infertility? Infertility results from problems that interfere with any of the steps to getting pregnant. Learn what these steps are. Conditions That Affect Infertility There are many reasons why a couple may have a diminished reproductive capacity: Disease, drugs, heredity, lifestyle habits or even exposure to certain toxins can affect fertility. Female Infertility The natural process of aging significantly affects the ease with which a woman becomes pregnant. Male Infertility About 1 percent of infertile men have serious medical problems (hormonal problems, infections or tumors) that require medical attention. When To Ask For Help When should you talk to your doctor about a fertility evaluation? Finding an Infertility Specialist There are three types of specialists to consider, depending on your specific type of infertility problem. How Infertility Is Treated Infertility can be treated with medicine, surgery, artificial insemination or assisted reproductive technology. Resources Learn more about infertility and what you can do. Copyright 2001-2009 Aetna Inc. Web Privacy Statement | Legal Statement | Privacy Notices | Member Disclosure