Assisted conception The following methods are currently available for assisted conception. Intrauterine insemination (IUI): At the time of ovulation, a fine catheter is inserted through the cervix into the uterus to place a sperm sample directly into the uterus. The sperm is washed in a fluid and the best specimens are selected. The woman may be given a low dose of ovary stimulating hormones. I ...

INFERTILITY:Infertility can be caused by many different things. For 1 in 4 couples, a cause cannot be identified. Infertility in women Infertility is commonly caused by problems with ovulation (the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries). Some problems stop an egg being released at all, while others prevent an egg being released during some cycles but not others. Ovulation problems can be a ...

Ovulation Problems:An ovulation problem occurs when eggs don't mature in the ovaries or when the ovaries fail to release a mature egg. This is sometimes known as premature ovarian failure. Ovulation problems are common in women with infertility. Possible symptoms: Absent or infrequent periods, unusually light or heavy menstrual bleeding, or lack of such premenstrual symptoms as bloating or breast ...

Frozen Transfer vs. Fresh: Which One Is Best? Some studies have found that pregnancy rates are better with frozen embryo transfers than with fresh embryo transfers. Studies have also found that pregnancies conceived after frozen embryo transfer may have better outcomes for the baby. Most of these studies have been done in younger women with a good prognosis, so it’s unclear what it would mean for ...

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a simple procedure that puts sperm directly inside your uterus, which helps healthy sperm get closer to your egg. How does IUI work? IUI stands for in intrauterine insemination. It’s also sometimes called donor insemination, alternative insemination, or artificial insemination. IUI works by putting sperm cells directly into your uterus around the time you’re ovu ...

I have only one fallopian tube. Is it possible for me to get pregnant? Answer From Dr.R.Kavitha M.D., D.G.O., Yes. The fallopian tubes are a pair of tubes that eggs travel through to get from the ovaries to the uterus. Each month, during a process called ovulation, one of the ovaries releases an egg that travels down one of the fallopian tubes, where it may or may not be fertilized by a sperm. Y ...

Fertility treatments for men Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the infertility. Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation: Medication, behavioral approaches, or both may help improve fertility. Varicocele: Surgically removing a varicose vein in the scrotum may help. Blockage of the ejaculatory duct: Sperm can be extracted directly from the testicles and injected into an egg in ...

What increases a man's risk of infertility? Age. Although advanced age plays a much more important role in predicting female infertility, couples in which the male partner is 40 years old or older are more likely to report difficulty conceiving. Being overweight or obese. Smoking. Excessive alcohol use. Use of marijuana. Exposure to testosterone. This may occur when a doctor prescribes testosteron ...