How is Infertility Treated?
The good news is that 85-90% of couples in the reproductive age group can be treated with conventional medical therapies such as medication or surgery. The treatment of infertility depends on its cause. Based on the test results, different treatments can be suggested. Fertility drugs may be used for women with ovulation problems. If needed, surgery can be done to repair damage to a woman’s ovaries, fallopian tubes, or uterus. Sometimes a man has an infertility problem that can be corrected by surgery. When these initial therapies fail, advanced reproductive techniques (ART) come into play. It is important to appreciate those complex treatments such as, in vitro fertilization (test tube babies) and similar treatments account for less than 3% of infertility services.
