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Infertility
Alternate Names : Barren, Inability to Conceive, Unable to Get Pregnant
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Infertility Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause of infertility for any given couple. It may range from simple education and counseling, to the use of medications that treat infections or promote ovulation, to highly sophisticated medical procedures (such as in-vitro fertilization).
It is important for the couple to recognize and discuss the emotional impact that infertility has on them as individuals and together, and seek medical advice from their health care provider.
As new treatments are announced, couples may either experience new hope or have to deal with old wounds being reopened. Support groups for infertile couples may be an important source of strength and comfort.
RESOLVE, a national organization, provides both informal support and serves as a referral base for professional counseling specific to infertility issues. See infertility - support group.
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• Definition
• Infertility Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Infertility Symptoms & Signs
• Infertility Prevention
• Infertility Diagnosis & Tests
• Infertility Treatment
• Infertility Prognosis
• Infertility Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Bulimia
• Chlamydia
• Diabetes
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Epididymitis
• Gonorrhea - Female
• Mumps
• Orchitis
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Retrograde Ejaculation
• Tumor
• Varicocele
Tests & Exams
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Endometrial Biopsy
• Hysterosalpingography
• LH Blood Test
• Semen Analysis
• Serum Progesterone
• Testicular Biopsy
Other Topics
• Asymptomatic
• Cervix
• Chronic
• Contraception and Family Planning
• Cysts
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Erection Problems
• Incidence
• Infertility - Resources
• Intrauterine
• Physical Examination
• Resources
• Stress and Anxiety
Review Date : 2/1/2002
Reviewed By : Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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