Fertility treatment refers to the range of medical interventions and lifestyle strategies designed to help individuals or couples conceive when they face challenges with natural conception. These treatments address various causes of infertility, which may stem from hormonal imbalances, ovulation disorders, structural issues, or male-factor infertility. Common approaches includes:
Diagnosis and Assessment
- Full medical history review of both partners
- Hormonal testing to evaluate reproductive health
- Ultrasound scans to check ovarian and uterine health
- Semen analysis to assess sperm count and motility
- Genetic testing in some cases
Medication-Based Treatments
- Ovulation-stimulating drugs like Clomiphene (Clomid) or Letrozole
- Hormone therapy to regulate menstrual cycles or improve sperm production
- Medications to treat underlying conditions like thyroid disorders or PCOS
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Fertilizing eggs outside the body and transferring embryos
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): Inserting sperm directly into the uterus
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): Injecting a single sperm into an egg
- Use of frozen eggs, sperm, or embryos