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Can a woman who has periods and menstruates normally infact be infertile?
If a man can ejaculate can he still be infertile?
Is there a cure to infertility?
Is there anything I can do to avoid infertility?
Is there any cure for infertility?
Is there anything I can do to avoid infertility?

Can a woman who has periods and menstruates normally infact be infertile?
Yes, even a woman who has her periods regularly can be infertile, as much as a woman who does not have her periods regularly can be fertile.

There is a certain connection between menstruation and the capability of getting pregnant. Having regular periods is a sign that the woman most probably has regular ovulation. However, there is no certainty that her fallopian tubes properly transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Therefore, even a woman who has regular periods can be infertile.

In order for a woman to be sure, whether she is infertile or not, she must consult a doctor for an examination.

If a man can ejaculate can he still be infertile?
Yes, a man who can ejaculate without problems can still be infertile. Being able to make a woman pregnant requires that the man's penis can erect, that the man can ejaculate and that there is strong and healthy sperm to fertilise the egg.

Therefore, even if the man ejaculates, it may be that there are only a few sperm in the seminal fluid or that these sperm are not healthy or strong enough. If this is the case, the man is infertile. However, only a doctor can conclude with certainty whether a man is fertile or infertile.

Is there a cure to infertility?
There is no general answer for that question, because cures for infertility depend largely on its cause. There are causes of infertility, which can be cured, but often it is difficult or it is not possible at all to cure the respective woman or man. First of all, a doctor has to examine the couple and conclude what causes the infertility. Then he can advise the couple about the possibility of being cured. Sometimes it is easy to find a cure, but some of the causes are serious and it is very difficult or even impossible to solve them.

Is there anything I can do to avoid infertility?
Is there anything I can do to avoid infertility. Major reason for infertility is sexually transmitted diseases. You can protect yourself from infertility, by avoiding being infected with a sexually transmitted disease. Sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented by abstaining from sex or by protecting yourself with a condom every time you have sex. There are other reasons for infertility, some of which you can influence and some of which have been in your body since you are born.

Is there any cure for infertility?
There is no general answer for that question, because cures for infertility depend largely on its cause. There are causes of infertility which can be cured, but often it is difficult or it is not possible at all to cure the respective woman or man.

First of all, a doctor has to examine the couple and conclude what causes the infertility. Then he can advise the couple about the possibility of being cured. Sometimes it is easy to find a cure, but some of the causes are serious and it is very difficult or even impossible to solve them.

Is there anything I can do to avoid infertility?
A major reason for infertility is sexually transmitted diseases. You can protect yourself from infertility, by avoiding being infected with a sexually transmitted disease. Sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented by abstaining from sex or by protecting yourself with a condom every time you have sex. There are other reasons for infertility, some of which you can influence and some of which have been in your body since you are born.