The Wisconsin Chapter of Resolve
Education, Advocacy & Support
for those dealing with infertility

Many people share the dream of becoming parents. However, for many people, this dream has yet to become a reality. If you are having difficulty conceiving a child or carrying a pregnancy to term, you are not alone. People from all ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic groups experience infertility.

What is infertility?
Infertility is any medical condition that impairs a couple’s ability to conceive and give birth. It is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse (six months if the woman is over age 35) or the inability to carry a pregnancy to live birth.

How common is infertility?
The most recent estimates indicate that infertility affects over 6 million American women and men, which represents 10% of the population of childbearing age. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 2.1 million married couples suffer from infertility or other conditions that impair their ability to have children.

40% of infertility is diagnosed as a female problem, 40% is attributed to the male partner, 10% of infertility problems are related to both the man and woman, and for 10% of couples, the cause of infertility cannot be diagnosed.

A couple’s chances of conceiving naturally in any given month are only about 25%; after 3 months of trying, 60% of couples will conceive naturally. After one year of trying, about 85%-90% of couples will conceive naturally.

When should I be worried about infertility?
If you are a woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, miscarriage, or irregular or painful menstrual cycles, or a man with a known low sperm count, your fertility may be impaired. Couples who have not conceived naturally after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse (6 months if the woman is over 35) should seek medical help.

What is RESOLVE?
RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, is a dynamic non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network of chapters mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for both men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders and to provide support services and education.

The Wisconsin Chapter of RESOLVE is a membership organization that represents and provides services to people experiencing infertility, the professionals who serve them, and the general public. We provide services to members and non-members alike, though there are more extensive services available to members. Membership in The Wisconsin Chapter of RESOLVE includes membership in (and the benefits of) the national organization.