The journey to parenthood is an exciting one but for some women, the path can be filled with sadness and frustration. One of the most challenging roadblocks is infertility, said fertility specialist Dr Anupriya Agarwal.

Infertility is the inability to conceive after trying for around 12 months, said the senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, adding that it is an issue that 15 per cent of couples in Singapore face.