Treatments for Infertility in Women
Condition InDepth
The goal of treatment is to improve the chances of pregnancy. Treatment will depend on the cause of the infertility. It may mean correcting structural or hormonal problems. Some treatments can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance.
Options are:
References
- Evaluating infertility. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/evaluating-infertility. Accessed November 17, 2021.
- Infertility in women. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/infertility-in-women. Accessed November 17, 2021.
- Overview of infertility. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/infertility/overview-of-infertility. Accessed November 17, 2021.
- Treating infertility. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: http://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/treating-infertility. Accessed November 17, 2021.
Contributors
- Mary-Beth Seymour, RN
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