• reproduction basics
  • infertility facts
  • the reproduction process
  • female body
  • male body
• female infertility
• male infertility
• lifestyle & infertility
• first steps
• seeking help

reproduction basics

This is a perfect place to begin your search for information. Fertility is easier to understand if you have a clear understanding of how the male and female reproduction organs work and what fertilisation - the first step in pregnancy - actually involves.

Reduced fertility is often regarded as a woman’s disorder. Many people are amazed to find out that the cause of reduced fertility is as often traced back to the man, as it is the woman. This misconception results from of a lack of understanding of the reproductive process and the anatomical factors involved.

In order to help you, the next pages provide some information about the female and male anatomy and explain how these contribute to the reproductive process. This essential basic knowledge will help you and your partner understand what happens when you attempt to become pregnant naturally or with the help of fertility treatment.