Natural Fertility
Natural fertility is the inherent biological capacity of a couple to achieve pregnancy through natural conception, without removing gametes, without external fertilization, and without bypassing any part of the reproductive system.1 In healthy couples, the chance of conception in a given cycle is approximately 20-25%, declining with age and with unaddressed conditions such as endometriosis, tubal disease, ovulatory dysfunction, or male-factor impairment including sperm DNA fragmentation and low sperm count.2 RRM treats the conditions that have impaired natural fertility rather than substituting a laboratory step for impaired physiology. Medical treatment, surgical correction, and cycle-timed protocols support conception through native reproductive pathways. Restoring natural fertility for couples who want it is RRM's primary clinical goal.
Cited in this entry
- Optimizing natural fertility: a committee opinion. https://rrmacademy.org/library/optimizing-natural-fertility-a-committee-opinion-rechyu5vnvihyqdwy/
- Restorative reproductive medicine for infertility in two family medicine clinics in New England. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8265110/
Discussed in
Research library
- Optimizing natural fertility: a committee opinion
- Association Between Biomarkers of Ovarian Reserve and Infertility Among Older Women of Reproductive Age
- Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approach to male factor infertility aimed at natural fertility: A multicentric retrospective cohort study
- Achieving Pregnancy Using Primary Care Interventions to Identify the Fertile Window
- How Humanae vitae has advanced reproductive health
Patient questions
- What is NaProTECHNOLOGY and the Creighton Model (CrMS)?
- What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)?
- What fertility supplements have evidence behind them (CoQ10, vitamin D, DHEA, inositol)?
- How is RRM different from IVF/IUI‑centered care?
- What is the difference between Creighton Model, Marquette Method, FEMM, and symptothermal charting?
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult an RRM clinician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.