In this video, learn how long it may take to get pregnant, how doctors define infertility, and when to see a healthcare professional about fertility issues, according to Jennifer Wu, MD, OB-GYN at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Wu is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New York City.
References
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Leslie, S. W., et al. (2023). Male infertility. StatPearls.
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Walker, M. H., et al. (2022). Female infertility. StatPearls.
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