Treatments for Infertility

There are many fertility treatments available for couples dealing with infertility. However, you may have some limits to the types of fertility treatments you want to receive. For example, you may be okay with receiving prescription drugs but would prefer not to have an operation. You can always change your mind regarding the limits of treatment but it is important to have a basis of how far you are willing to go. Treatments are expensive and emotionally draining so it is important to have an idea of what you are capable of before you begin.

Female Infertility

Women may have problems with ovulation. If so, the doctor may prescribe medicine to help with this including the popular Clomid. Other drugs include Serophene and Milophene. This treatment is considered to be effective as well as safe so it is usually where many doctors start. When women ovulate more regularly then they have a better chance of getting pregnant.

Some women who are not ovulating because of polycystic ovary syndrome may be prescribed clomiphene in addition to other drugs. If the combination of drugs does not work then the next step is to move on to hormone shots. Women who take hormone shots are more likely to conceive multiple babies, triplets or more, however this is not always the case and these shots are not guaranteed to work either.

Male Infertility

When male infertility is a problem doctors will evaluate what options exist for the individual. If the problem is an undescended testicle then an operation may be enough to cure the condition. For a deficiency in testosterone there may be testosterone shots. Men who have low concentration of sperm may simply need to provide a sample to fertilize the female egg through IVF.

The treatment will depend significantly on what problems exist, the age of the woman, and any other factors that may come into play.

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