Facts To Know    Is it true? Or is it an old wives tale? Can you believe what you hear or read? Here are some common myths and facts about infertility.   MYTHS: Infertility is primarily caused by female problems. Women ovulate on day 14 of their cycle. Menstral cycles are 28 days long. Stress can cause infertility. Just relax, take a vacation or adopt and you'll get pregnant naturally. Women who take fertility drugs end up having twins, triplets or more. Vaginal mucus indicates infection. The more often you have sex, the more likely you'll become pregnant. Sperm only live for several hours. You're not having sex the right way or in the right position. Infertility means you shouldn't be a parent. FACTS: 40 percent of infertility is from female factors, 40 percent is from male factor and 20 percent is from both. Normal cycles are anywhere from 24-36 days between periods but can vary widely for any number of reasons. Stress does not delay your menstral cycle but it can delay ovualtion because it surpresses hormones needed for it to occur. The number of days between ovulation and your period is the luteal phase and generally remains consistant with each cycle. Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system.  It is a medical problem, not sexual disorder. It's not just in your head. Implantation occurs in the uterus but conception occurs in the fallopian tubes. ( expection with ART) While the chances are higher to produce multilple births for women who take fertility drugs, the majority of women taking them have single births. By the time your BBT ( basal body temperature) has risen, ovulation has already occured but since the egg can live 12-24 hours, fertilization can still take place. After 12 months of unproteced sex and you are under 35 years old, or 6 months and 35 or older, it is time to consult a Dr or RE. Infertility can occur after the birth of one or more children. It does not only occur to those with no prior children. This is known as secondary infertility. About 1 in 6 people experience infertility in their lifetime.    Get educated! Get involved! Ask tons of questions. Find a support system. Read up on everything you can find. Don't be afraid to ask your Dr over and over when you don't understand.