National Infertility Awareness Week: Challenging “Unexplained Infertility"

Each year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) invites us to raise our voices, share stories, and challenge assumptions about reproductive health. At the Center for Human Reproduction, we embrace this opportunity to support patients and to help remove barriers that may hold patients back including the diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” 

For many patients, hearing “unexplained infertility” can feel like being stuck. After months or years of trying to conceive, undergoing different testing, and searching for answers, being told that nothing is wrong can be confusing and frustrating. It often leaves individuals and couples without direction and no way to move forward.  

At the CHR, we don’t believe in the term “unexplained infertility.”  

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we support patients in advocating for their reproductive health. We encourage patients to ask questions, seek second opinions, and explore fertility clinics that are willing to look beyond standard protocols. We don't follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Our clinical teams are committed to providing each patient with a personalized treatment plan.  

We are committed to pushing the boundaries of reproductive science and redefining what is possible in fertility care. If you hear the words “unexplained infertility,” it may be time to get a second opinion. And you can always get a second opinion at the Center for Human Reproduction by visiting this page. Our Second Opinion program was designed for individuals and couples seeking deeper insight into their fertility diagnoses or treatment plans. After our doctors carefully assess your medical records, test results, and treatment history, patients will receive a detailed written report that outlines possible diagnoses, overlooked factors, and personalized treatment recommendations.  

To learn more about our perspective on “unexplained infertility,” tune into our YouTube channel to watch Dr. Norbert Gleicher give his insights here. Dr awing on decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Gleicher challenges the diagnosis, arguing that infertility always has an underlying cause if we look closely enough. He dives into why CHR rejects the label of “unexplained infertility” and what it means for people who are still searching for answers on their fertility journey.