The History of Infertility For as long as men and women have been practicing the procreation dance there have been those that have suffered with infertility. Though infertility is a very individual and personal struggle, it is important for couples to know that they are not alone. Over 4.5 million couples experience infertility each year. There have been millions upon millions of couples that have had to cope with infertility throughout the ages. Many of these couples are famous, historical figures. But she remained childless: The Book of Genesis speaks of two sisters: Rachel and Leah. Rachel was beautiful and desired. Leah was plain and unloved. God made it possible for Leah to bear children while her sister remained childless. Despite all of her best efforts Rachel did not become pregnant for many, many years. When she finally did give birth Rachel cried out, "God has taken away my disgrace by giving me a son." Rachel’s belief, that her infertility was disgraceful, is a bel...