Contents
What Is Infertility?
Basics of Human Reproduction
Common Causes of Infertility
Medical Help for Infertility
Low-Tech Fertility Treatments
High-Tech Fertility Treatments
Third-Party Reproductive Help
Alternative Fertility Treatments
How to Decide on a Fertility Treatment
How to Pay for Fertility Treatment
Other Options for Dealing with Infertility
How to Cope with Infertility
Infertility Resources
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- Fertility treatments, including fertility drugs, in vitro fertilization, and more
- Third-party options, from egg donation to surrogacy
- Tips on how to decide on a fertility treatment and how to pay for it
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What Is Infertility?
Infertility is the inability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. It may be caused by a single problem or by a combination of factors. Generally, a diagnosis of infertility means that getting pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy will be a challenge, but not an impossibility.
General Infertility Diagnosis
Most doctors give a general diagnosis of infertility if the patient meets one of the following criteria:
- She is less than 35 years of age and is unable to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse
- She is more than 35 years of age and is unable to conceive after six months of unprotected intercourse
Doctors might also give the following diagnoses associated with infertility:
- Secondary infertility: Secondary infertility occurs when a woman has already had a child or children but is unable to conceive again.
- Recurrent miscarriage: Some women have little trouble conceiving but can’t bring a pregnancy to term. Medical professionals diagnose recurrent miscarriage if a woman has miscarried three or more times in a row.
An diagnosis of infertility is a general label for what is happening to you. Your doctor may recommend you seek the help of a specialist called a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) for further testing to try to discover the underlying cause of your infertility.
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