Understanding Infertility, Causes, Risk Factors, and Nursing Implications

Y. Nathalina Deepika, Dr. Esther Rakel

Abstract: Infertility is a significant and growing public health concern, impacting an estimated 15% of couples globally. Defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, infertility can be caused by a range of biological, environmental, and lifestyle - related factors.

Keywords: infertility, causes of infertility, female infertility, male infertility, reproductive health, nursing interventions, lifestyle factors, assisted reproductive technologies, holistic nursing care