Facts About Infertility Treatment and Related Statistics

  Infertility is a worrying condition for many couples and individuals who are trying to deal with it. Many feel powerless and stressed out, not knowing what to do and where to go for help. Even after talking to your doctor, patients may feel they have more questions than answers, which can add more stress they feel. As a patient to learn about their options of illness and treatment, securing ask as many questions as possible during your consultation. During your appointment, and pick up the doctor's brain so that you can better understand their condition and the options available to you.

  If you are having trouble getting pregnant, you should not feel alone. According to some estimates, the number of men and women in the United States with infertility in more than six million. Chances are, even if you do not know, you know someone who knows infertility, or passed through it in the past. infertility cases are relatively equal in men and women, and in many cases the cause of infertility of the couple is with both partners. Estimates say that about a third of infertility is caused by male infertility is caused by third female infertility, and a third is a combination of male and female infertility.

  One of the treatments for the most common infertility known and called in vitro fertilization, which involves combining sperm and eggs to create embryos in a laboratory. These embryos are then transferred into the uterus where they can implant and develop. The information on the rates of IVF success vary from one source to another, but most put it in the range of 30% to 40% for women under 35. For those over 35, and especially over 40 and 45, the chances of success diminish. If you're over 35, make sure you talk to your doctor about possible health complications associated with IVF in women over 35 years and their babies.

   Other options are available for those who can not conceive of assisted reproductive technologies such as naturally or by IVF. Surrogacy in which a support substitute take the child to term for an infertile couple Otherwise, it is available in many clinics. Adoption is another option for those facing infertility are not sure how to proceed and reach their goal of becoming parents.