IVF is no magic cure

Younger couples who don't feel ready for kids yet should never think that "there is always IVF". IVF is a very invasive process, and a very expensive one. Success rates are directly linked to your age the older the woman undergoing IVF, the less chance there is that she will get pregnant and stay pregnant.

5. Get timely treatment

Do browse the web and read blogs written by women who are currently undergoing IVF, and who are still in the middle of infertility testing. You are classed as infertile if you have been trying to conceive without success for two years, or for longer than one year if you are older than 40. Don't wait that long if you are planning to pursue fertility treatment, because the testing procedures and fertility treatments themselves can take a long time. Those who are using government clinics (like the British NHS) should be especially proactive about getting tested and treated as soon as they can.

6. Immunologic infertility?

Did you know that it's possible for both men and women to possess antibodies that attack sperm? The antisperm antibody test may well be a part of your infertility testing procedure. Being allergic to your partner's sperm may not be very romantic, but it is possible. Immunologic infertility is rare, fortunately.

7. Fertiliy drugs could be your best bet

Infertility doesn't always require invasive treatments such as IVF, or even IUI (Itrauterine Insemination). A myriad of male and female fertility concerns can be overcome through the use of medications. Clomid, which induces a woman's ovulation, is a very popular drug. If you have PCOS, metformin may help you lose weight. There are also drugs that stimulate the ovaries to produce mature eggs.

8. Symptoms of infertility?

The primary symptom of infertility is not getting pregnant. Women who have irregular periods, pain in their pelvic area, those who feel nauseous and those who experience bleeding in between periods should definitely see a doctor, though. These are not symptoms of infertility, but they could be symptoms of diseases that also cause infertility. Men who are impotent, have other changes in their libido or sexual function, or who notice something different about their hair growth should do the same.

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9. How do you choose a fertility clinic?

Choosing a fertility clinic isn't an easy task. If you are in the United States, you'll benefit from the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. This act requires fertility clinics to report their success rates to various authorities. Infertility couples or individuals can access these figures through the CDC, the Centers for Disease Control Prevention.