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When natural fails...a guide to making a baby

For almost half of couples having problems conceiving, the cause of infertility is sperm-related. With natural conception, success is regarded as between six months to a year of trying to conceive repeatedly, month after month. Fertility specialists advise couples under the age of 35 to try for 12 months on their own while couples over the age of 35 try for six months before seeking fertility assistance.

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