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| What is infertility? |
| Infertility is defined as the incapacity of a couple to conceive a child despite having regular sexual intercourse within the period of one year. The definition |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How common is infertility? |
| Several studies show that infertility is common to the population of reproductive age. One such study was the one conducted by the American Society for Rep |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How is infertility diagnosed? |
| The first step in diagnosing infertility problems is having the couple undergo physical examinations and a complete medical history. The couple n |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| Is infertility usually the woman's problem? |
| Infertility is not always the woman's problem. It is almost evenly divided between men and women. About 35 percent of infertility cases are caused by problems i |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What causes infertility in men? |
| The most common cause of infertility in men is a problem encountered regarding their sperm. Either they have a low sperm count or they have sperm with poor |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What increases a man's risk of infertility? |
| Infertility in a man is commonly caused by the quantity and quality of the sperm that he produces in a single ejaculation. The risk of infertility is great once |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What causes infertility in women? |
| Infertility in women can be attributed to several causes, such as hormone deficiencies, problems with their reproductive organs, and certain types of health pro |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What increases a woman's risk of infertility? |
| Many things can increase a woman's risk of infertility. Most of these are attributed to her overall lifestyle, such as stress, poor diet, being either underweig |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How does age affect a woman's ability to have children? |
| Age can be a great factor in the woman's ability to have children. Many women these days wait until their 30s or 40s before they decide to have childr |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How is infertility tested? |
| A medical examination is conducted to determine the presence of infertility. It usually starts with physical examinations and sexual and medical histories for b |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How is infertility treated? |
| Treatment for infertility depends on the physical examination and test results. In most cases, 85 to 90 percent of infertility cases are treated with presc |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What medicines are used to treat infertility in women? |
| If the woman is experiencing ovulation problems, Clomiphene Citrate is often prescribed. It is commonly used for women who are experiencing Polycystic Ovarian S |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What is assisted reproductive technology (ART)? |
| Assisted reproductive technology refers to several advanced techniques that are used to aid fertilization. It is often used for women who have damage to their f |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| How successful is assisted reproductive technology (ART)? |
The success rate of assisted reproductive technology varies and depends on several factors, including:
- The age of both the man and the woman;
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| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What are the different types of assisted reproductive technology (ART)? |
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) involves several advanced techniques, including:
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - This techniques became fam |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)? |
| In vitro fertilization is a procedure where the fertilization of a woman's egg cell takes place outside her womb. She takes some prescribed fertility drugs to s |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| Is in vitro fertilization expensive? |
| In vitro fertilization is relatively expensive, averaging $10,000 per IVF cycle in the United States. The high cost is attributed to the involvement of highly t |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| Does in vitro fertilization work? |
| Yes. As a matter of fact, after it was first introduced in 1981, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) reported that there were more than 91,0 |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 30, 2006 20:48:56) |
| Do insurance plans cover infertility treatments? |
There are insurance plans that cover infertility treatments, although such coverage is dependent on where you live and the type of insurance policy you have. |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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| (Published: Wed, Nov 1, 2006 23:07:02) |
| How long should a woman try to get pregnant before calling her doctor? |
In most cases, a healthy woman under the age of 30 should not be bothered about infertility unless she has been trying to conceive a child for longer than on |
| Author: Isabel Tagge |
| Category: Medical - Infertility Questions |
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