There are many issues that can affect fertility, and many treatments available. The first step in determining the cause of infertility is to have a consultation with a fertility specialist. Questions about the lifestyle, family medical history, and sexual history are asked of both partners. From there, diagnostic testing is completed to narrow down the problem. Most couples do not participate in testing and treatment because they are concerned over cost. Most insurance companies do cover testing, so that should not be a contributing factor regarding testing.
The cause may be as simple as bad eating habits, too much stress, drugs, or alcohol, obesity, or a hormone imbalance. Those can be treated easily, and cost-effectively. Other causes may stem from anatomical disorders, such as impaired ovulation, Fallopian tube damage, or uterine disorders. Many of those can be corrected with Reproductive Surgery in San Antonio TX. Again, some insurance companies cover part of infertility treatments, so check the policy and ask questions to find what is covered and what is not.
Reproductive Surgery in San Antonio TX is only one option for treatment. There are ten different options of in vitro fertilization (IVF) that can also help couples have a baby. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) natural cycle IVF, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), are a few examples. Fertility in Texas can also achieve via supplements, care and treatment for recurrent miscarriage, and third party reproduction. Third party reproduction can be in the form of egg donation, gestational carriers, and using an egg donor for IVF treatments. Adoption is another option for couples who wish to become parents.
Infertility is determined by a couple having unprotected sex for one year without conceiving a baby. That time period is stretched to two years, once a woman is over the age of thirty-five. That is an important distinction for couples to remember, as many fertility clinics will not consider a couple candidates for testing before that time. It also effects insurance approval for any testing or treatment. Review eating habits, stress levels, exercise, and general lifestyle, and make changes to those areas, if necessary, before making an appointment with a fertility specialist.