Infertility

Getting pregnant is often not as easy as it seems to be. While there are numerous things you can do to help increase your chances of pregnancy, such as improving your health and daily routines or trying an alternative therapy like aromatherapy, a natural aphrodisiac, and herbs, not everyone is able to find success.
Experiencing infertility issues can be difficult for any couple. Just why a couple is having problems getting pregnant, though, can vary. In some cases, female infertility issues, such as premature ovarian failure, PCOS or advanced age are behind the troubles while others will be unable to conceive due to male infertility, such as impotence, structural problems, and blockages. In some cases, irregular menstruation such as amenorrhea or ovulatory disorders such as anovulation may signal a fertility problem. Other times, drugs, both prescribed and recreational, may be the culprit behind your fertility woes. However, for some couples, there will be no explanation as to just why they have fertility troubles. When you are undergoing fertility testing, it is helpful to know just what type of tests you can expect. For more information on typical fertility assessments, take a look at Infertility Testing. In some cases, though, more specific testing may be required. This can include testing for antiphospholipid antibodies or even a diagnostic laparoscopy. A common procedure used to both diagnose fertility problems and help out with treatments is ultrasound.
Depending on just what your diagnosis is, there are a variety of treatments that may be useful to you. These can include fertility drugs like clomid, artificial insemination methods like IVF, ICSI, PGD, GIFT, ZIFT, and IUI, and sperm, embryo or egg donation. There are also a number of alternative fertility treatments that have been found to be affective, both on their own and as a complementary treatment to traditional infertility solutions. Couples who do not wish to pursue fertility treatments may want to consider adoption to achieve their dreams of a family.
Check out our infertility treatment guide for advice on mapping out your treatment timeline and on researching your health insurance coverage plan.

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