NIAW is an acronyn for National Infertility Awareness Week. NIAW is a movement to raise awareness about the disease of infertility which affects 7.3 million Americans. Join the movement! NIAW runs from April 24 – May 1 this year.
Infertility is the inability to conceive; a woman’s fertility declines naturally with age. It is recommended that you consult a fertility specialist if
- You’re 35 years old and have been actively trying to conceive for more than a year, or
- You’re over 35 years old and have been actively trying to conceive for more than 6 months.
Infertility may be defined as primary or secondary.
- Primary infertility – couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least one year of unprotected intercourse.
- Secondary infertility – couples who have been pregnant at least once but have not been able to become pregnant again.
