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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3]

History and Symptoms

• The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Specific symptoms depend on what is causing the infertility.
• Some women may have a history of oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea or amenorrhea.
• Women who are infertile as a result of PCOS may have symptoms of dysmenorrhea, irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, weight gain etc.
• Infertility can cause many painful emotions in one or both partners.

Specific questions which can be asked in history

• History of abdominal or pelvic surgery
• History of contraceptive use
• History of exposure to diethylstilbestrol
• History of sexually transmitted infections in either partner