Infertility refers to the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. In cases where the woman is 35 years or older, the time period reduces to 6 months. Women who can conceive but have trouble staying pregnant may also be referred to as infertile. The medical dictionary definition of infertility is, "the diminished or absent ability to produce offspring; in either the male or the female, not as irreversible as sterility."

According to statistics, nearly 15% of couples in the US suffer from infertility. While many of the cases are treatable, in some cases treatments may prove ineffective. The main reason for this is that there is no one single case for infertility. It could either be a combination of several factors or the cause of infertility could remain unknown.

Home Remedies for Infertility
A quick search on the Internet will produce pages and pages of home remedies for infertility. There is no real conclusive evidence that any of these treatments work so proceed with caution before trying any kind of infertility home treatment. Remember, natural does not always mean safe, so consult with your doctor before starting any new treatment regime. Some popular home remedies for infertility include:

-- Consuming wheat germ to increase fertility. Both partners should include wheat germ into their daily diet as the vitamin E in wheat germ helps balance hormones and increase the potency of the sperm.

-- Drinking raspberry tea may help improve female reproductive health and reduce the risk of a miscarriage.

-- Add two tablespoons of ground flaxseed into your meal to improve the chances of conceiving naturally.

-- Herbs such as winter cherry, black cohosh, and dong quai can treat problems such as irregular menstruation and increase the chances of proper implantation of the fertilized egg.

-- Chaste berry supplements or tinctures help balance out hormone levels in women suffering from ovarian problems and infertility.