Infertility affects about 1 in 6 people worldwide, and it is rarely a one-sided story. This free, confidential check covers both partners: choose the women's or men's version, answer 10 quick questions and see which risk factors apply to you and when to get evaluated.
Choose the version that matches your own body. Each asks 10 quick questions based on well-established fertility risk factors. Nothing is stored unless you choose to save or share it.
👫 Trying as a couple? Each partner takes their own version. You can start your partner's straight after your result.
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Fertility is a two-person question. Ask your partner to take the men's check too.
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"In a Lagos teaching hospital study of couples seeking IVF, about 6 in 10 men had abnormal sperm results. Both partners deserve answers, and neither should wait years to get them."
Known fertility risk factors for each partner: age, time trying, BMI, and medical, lifestyle and family history questions specific to women and men.
Women and men who are trying to conceive, planning to soon, or simply want to understand their fertility. You do not need to have been trying for a year: both partners can take it today.
Talk to a HubPharm clinician. We coordinate specialist referrals, semen analysis and hormone tests, and deliver prescribed fertility medicines and prenatal supplements discreetly.
Clear, evidence-based information on fertility for women and men: common causes of infertility, when to get help, what the tests show and what treatment involves.
The World Health Organization defines infertility as not getting pregnant after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex. It is a disease of the male or female reproductive system, and it is common.
Source: World Health Organization, Infertility prevalence estimates 1990-2021, April 2023.
Source: Omisakin et al. Patterns of infertility in couples seeking assisted conception in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Journal of IVF-Worldwide, 2025 (236 couples, Lagos University Teaching Hospital).
In many Nigerian homes the woman is blamed first, and the man is tested last, if ever. The evidence says otherwise: male factors are as common as female factors. Testing both partners from the start saves years, money and heartache.
Many male factors are treatable or reversible, which is why a simple semen analysis early on is so valuable.
| Situation | When to get evaluated |
|---|---|
| Woman under 35 | After 12 months of trying |
| Woman aged 35 to 39 | After 6 months of trying |
| Woman aged 40 or older | As soon as you start trying |
| Irregular or absent periods, known endometriosis or past pelvic infection | Now, without waiting |
| Two or more miscarriages | Now: ask about recurrent pregnancy loss tests |
| Known varicocele, genital surgery or steroid use | Now: get a semen analysis |
Based on the WHO definition of infertility and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidance on fertility evaluation.
Semen analysis: WHO reference values (lower limits)
| Measure | Reference value |
|---|---|
| Semen volume | 1.4 mL or more |
| Sperm concentration | 16 million per mL or more |
| Total sperm number | 39 million per ejaculate or more |
| Total motility (moving sperm) | 42% or more |
| Progressive motility | 30% or more |
| Normal forms (morphology) | 4% or more |
Source: WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th edition, 2021. A result below these values does not mean a man cannot father a child; a doctor interprets it with your history.
Having sex every 2 to 3 days through the cycle covers the fertile window without the stress of exact timing. Sperm take about 3 months to develop, so lifestyle changes in men need time to show.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| Infertility is a woman's problem | Male factors are as common as female factors. Both partners should be tested. |
| If a man can have sex, he is fertile | Sexual performance says nothing about sperm count. Only a semen analysis can. |
| Herbal fertility mixtures are always safe | Unregulated products can contain hidden drugs or hormones. Check for a NAFDAC number and ask your pharmacist. |
| You look young, so age does not matter | Egg number and quality fall with age, whatever you look like. |
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Last updated: November 2026 · HubPharm Africa · For education only, not a substitute for medical advice.
Answers to the most common questions about fertility, the fertility check, sperm count and when to see a specialist.
✉ Email UsYes. The HubPharm fertility risk check is free, takes about 3 minutes and needs no sign-up. Your answers are scored in your browser and are not stored or sent to anyone unless you choose to save or share your report.
None of these. It is a risk-factor questionnaire, not a lab, hormone, pregnancy or semen test. It shows which known fertility risk factors apply to you and whether it is time to see a specialist. Actual testing needs blood tests, an ultrasound, a tubal test or a semen analysis.
Choose the version that matches your own body, not your partner's. If you are trying to conceive as a couple, both partners should take their own version, because fertility risk factors are common on both sides.
See a doctor after 12 months of trying if the woman is under 35, after 6 months if she is 35 to 39, and straight away if she is 40 or older. Go sooner, however long you have tried, for irregular or absent periods, two or more miscarriages, known endometriosis or past pelvic infection, a known varicocele or genital surgery, or current steroid use.
No. Infertility affects both men and women. In a Lagos teaching hospital study of couples seeking IVF, about 6 in 10 men had abnormal sperm results. Both partners should be checked from the start, and a semen analysis is a simple, affordable first test.
Under the WHO 2021 reference values, a sperm concentration of at least 16 million per millilitre and a total of at least 39 million sperm per ejaculate are considered within the normal range, with at least 42% of sperm moving and at least 4% normally shaped. A doctor interprets results alongside your history.
The most common causes are ovulation problems (often from PCOS, thyroid disease or weight), blocked or damaged fallopian tubes (often after pelvic infections or surgery), fibroids, endometriosis and age-related decline in egg number and quality.
Often, yes. Sperm production can recover in the months after stopping anabolic steroids or testosterone, but recovery time varies and is not guaranteed. A doctor can advise on timelines and treatment to support recovery.
Yes. Many risk factors here, such as cycle regularity, weight, smoking, a varicocele, PCOS or endometriosis, are worth knowing about before you start trying, because some are easier to address early.
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