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The biology of controlling fertilityFertility

Fertility is the ability to produce offspring. Fertility is continuous in males and cyclical in females. Infertility can have a number of causes and there are a range of infertility treatments that work in different ways. Physical and chemical methods of contraception can prevent fertilisation and pregnancy.

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Fertility

Fertility is the ability to produce offspring.

Continuous fertility

In men, fertility is continuous. Levels of testosterone, and are kept relatively constant through negative feedback. As a result, sperm are produced continually.

Cyclical fertility

In women, fertility is cyclical. Levels of oestrogen, progesterone, and fluctuate. As a result women are only fertile for a small number of days before and after ovulation during each menstrual cycle.

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