Approximately 6,000,000 U.S. women are presently diagnosed with infertility.

Infertility can be a result of a number a factors, affecting the average woman and celebrities alike. Causes can range from hormonal issues (e.g. high FSH, premature ovarian failure, ovulation problems) to mechanical causes (e.g. blocked fallopian tubes). Approximately 6,000,000 U.S. women are presently diagnosed with infertility.

• 40% (2.4 million) are infertile due to “mechanical” causes
• 40% have “medical or hormonal” infertility
• 20% are diagnosed infertile due to “unexplained” causes, often a combination of the other two.

Struggling with infertility can make you feel isolated. Hearing about celebrities with infertility and who have overcome their battle can help you find comfort and hope in your situation.

Brooke Shields

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" As natural as we’d all like it to seem, it’s important for women to be aware of potential problems and to take control. Two eggs do not an omelette make," Brooke Shields.