When you have been trying to conceive for a long time but the results are not coming then you will hear a lot of advice. But it is important that you know when it is the right time to seek medical help. Read the given topic to know what you need to know about infertility treatment.

The couple who are planning to get pregnant but not able to get success need to keep in mind that getting infertility treatment at the right time is important.

• Women under the age of 35: Seek medical advice after trying for 12 months.
• Women above the age of 35: Seek medical advice after trying for 6 months.

Infertility Testing

When you visit the fertility doctor both the partners will be examined. This is possible that there are more than once cause of infertility. Evaluating the exact reason is helpful so that the treatment of IVF is given accordingly by your IVF doctor. 

For women: Blood test is done

 

• Ovulation

 

It helps in knowing whether a woman is releasing an egg each month.

 

• Ovarian Reserve

 

Total eggs left in the ovaries and their quality.

 

• Hormonal level

 

It is essential to know whether the hormones are released properly like progesterone, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, and estradiol.

 

• Biopsy and imaging test

 

This helps in knowing the abnormalities in fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries which can prevent healthy pregnancy.

For men: Semen Analysis

Semen analysis help in knowing about the sperm count, shape, and motility. Hormonal level of testosterone is checked as well as a genetic abnormality is found.

Infertility Treatment

IVF (In-Vitro-Fertilization)

In the procedure, the eggs are collected from the ovaries which are combined with the sperm. Once the embryo is formed it is transferred back to the woman’s reproductive tract which helps the women to conceive.

In-Vitro is the base of many fertility treatments for both men and women. There is no doubt, it is one of the best treatment options to increase the conception chances. You can discuss everything in detail with the doctor when you visit the IVF centre.

Assisted Reproductive Technology

In a broader term, the egg and sperm are manipulated. It includes treatment options like egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, ovarian stimulation, fresh embryo transfer, egg donation, and IUI.

Medication

Fertility drugs are prescribed to women who are not ovulating or improving conception chances. In the case of men, the testicular function drugs can improve the sperm count or motility.

Surgery

Sometimes there is no need for surgery to correct the problems of uterine fibroid or endometrial polyps. The surgeon will remove the growth so that you can try to conceive.

Just make sure you seek help at an early stage because with timely diagnose the conception chances can be improved.