Infertility

In another third, problems with the man cause The remaining cases are caused by a combination of factors in the woman and man.

Sometimes the cause of When conventional treatments don't help, a couple may try in vitro fertilization (IVF).

In this procedure, the woman is usually given medication to increase the production of eggs.

Then, the eggs are removed and united in a specially prepared Petri dish with sperm (either from the male partner or a donor).

Some of the fertilized eggs (embryos) are placed back into the uterus.

Ideally, the embryos will implant in the uterine lining and continue to grow, leading to a birth.The American Society for Reproductive Medicine estimates more than 139,000 babies have been born in the U.S.

through IVF.

The average live birth rate after a single egg retrieval is about 29.9 percent.Using Donor Eggs Another option for some infertile couples is donor eggs.

Egg donation may be preferred by women who have poor quality eggs, have experienced premature menopause, have had their ova...

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