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Female Infertility
Female infertility affects many couples, with the rates of infertility doubling for women over 35 years of age. Having conception difficulties can cause substantial stress in a relationship, but treatments are available for both male and female infertility. Our expert will offer suggestions on finding the right doctor and understanding the options available for ovulation induction, assisted reproductive technology, and in vitro fertilization. You might also like to look at Fertility Treatments, Made By You, Diagnosing Infertility

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Richard Paulson
Dr. Richard Paulson-Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, USC
Meet the Expert 
Infertility Basics 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What is "infertility"? 
  3. What is the average time it takes to conceive? 
  4. How long should I wait to see a doctor about whether or not I am fertile? 
  5. How common is infertility? 
  6. What factors can prevent me from becoming pregnant? 
  7. What are the leading causes of infertility among women? 
  8. What is "polycystic ovary syndrome" or "PCOS"? 
  9. How is "pelvic inflammatory disease" related to infertility? 
  10. How can other preexisting health problems affect female infertility? 
  11. What are my chances of getting pregnant after the age of 30? 
  12. What precautions should I take if I hope to conceive in my thirties or forties? 
  13. What causes male infertility? 
  14. What are some of the myths about male infertility? 
Female Infertility Diagnosis 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. How will my doctor test for female infertility? 
  3. What is a "hysterosalpingogram" or "HSG"? 
  4. What is a "pelvic ultrasound"? 
  5. How will my doctor test for male infertility? 
  6. Are infertility tests commonly covered by insurance? 
Infertility Treatment Basics 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. How do I find a qualified infertility doctor? 
  3. What treatments are available for male infertility? 
  4. What treatments are available for female infertility? 
  5. Are there specific fertility treatments for women over the age of 35? 
  6. What are the emotional consequences associated with infertility treatments? 
  7. What are the clinical trials currently being done regarding infertility? 
  8. What is "laparoscopic surgery"? 
  9. What is "intrauterine inseination" or "IUI"? 
  10. What medications are used for intrauterine insemination? 
Preventing Infertility 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What changes in my lifestyle may increase my fertility? 
  3. Is it true that "relaxing" about my fertility will improve my chances? 
  4. What some myths about preventing infertility? 

Popular Questions

  • What factors can prevent me from becoming pregnant?
  • What are the leading causes of infertility among women?
  • What causes male infertility?
  • What are some of the myths about male infertility?
  • How will my doctor test for female infertility?
  • How will my doctor test for male infertility?
  • What treatments are available for male infertility?
  • What treatments are available for female infertility?
  • Are there specific fertility treatments for women over the age of 35?
  • Is it true that "relaxing" about my fertility will improve my chances?
  • What some myths about preventing infertility?
  • What is "ovulation induction"?
  • What is "clomiphene citrate"?
  • How often do assisted reproductive technology treatments produce multiple children?
  • Are assisted reproductive technology treatments expensive?
  • How are my eggs collected for in vitro fertilization?
  • What are the benefits and disadvantages of using my own eggs for in vitro fertilization?
  • What are the benefits and disadvantages of using frozen eggs for in vitro fertilization?
  • What are some of the health risks of in vitro fertilization?
  • How do I get donor eggs for in vitro fertilization?
Ovulation Induction Fertility Treatments 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What is "ovulation induction"? 
  3. What is "ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome" or "OHSS"? 
  4. What is "clomiphene citrate"? 
  5. What is a "human menopausal gonadotropin" or "HMG"? 
  6. What is a "follicle-stimulating hormone" or "FSH"? 
  7. What is a "gonadotropin-releasing hormone" or "GnRH"? 
  8. What is "human chorionic gonadoptropin" or "hCG"? 
  9. What is "metformin"? 
  10. What is "bromocriptine"? 
Assisted Reproductive Technology 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What is "assisted reproductive technology"? 
  3. What are some possible side effects of assisted reproductive technology? 
  4. What is a "gamete intra-fallopian transfer" or "GIFT"? 
  5. What is a "zygote intra-fallopian transfer" or "ZIFT"? 
  6. What is an "intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection" or "ICSI"? 
  7. What is "follicle aspiration, sperm injection and assisted follicular rupture" or "FASIAR"? 
  8. How often do assisted reproductive technology treatments produce multiple children? 
  9. Are any major lifestyle changes necessary while undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatments? 
  10. Are assisted reproductive technology treatments expensive? 
  11. Do insurance plans normally cover assisted reproductive technology treatments? 
In Vitro Fertilization 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What is "in vitro fertilization" or "IVF"? 
  3. What are "oocytes" or "eggs"? 
  4. How long does it normally take to become pregnant using in vitro fertilization? 
  5. What factors can affect the success of in vitro fertilization? 
  6. How are my eggs collected for in vitro fertilization? 
  7. What are the benefits and disadvantages of using my own eggs for in vitro fertilization? 
  8. What are the benefits and disadvantages of using frozen eggs for in vitro fertilization? 
Oocyte Donation 
  1. Dr. Richard Paulson
  2. What are some of the health risks of in vitro fertilization? 
  3. What is "oocyte" or "egg donation"? 
  4. How do I get donor eggs for in vitro fertilization? 
  5. What are the legal rights of egg donors and their recipients? 
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