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Coping with problems conceiving can be extremely difficult. Nearly 12 percent of couples deal with infertility. Fertility treatments can help you get pregnant but navigating all the options might just add to your stress level.
It is good to have a quick overview of the choices. Read on to learn the basics of a few fertility treatments. Once you get an idea about what might be right for you, discuss them with your doctor and do deeper research.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
With intrauterine insemination (IUI), a thin catheter is used to place sperm directly in the uterus. The placement is done close to the fallopian tubes to increase the chances that sperm will meet the egg. It involves placing sperm from your partner or a donor inside your reproductive tract during
ovulation to get you pregnant.
If your ovulation is normal, Al is possible without any additional fertility drugs. If you have issues with ovulation, performing IUI with fertility drugs can boost your chances of getting pregnant.
This Reproductive Medicine procedure is ideal for couples dealing with lower sperm counts or poor sperm motility, same sex couples or single women who want to become moms on their own. IUI is also a good first option for those with unknown fertility issues.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
During IVF, your eggs are fertilized by sperm in a laboratory or fertility clinic. Then one or more of the embryos (fertilized eggs) are transferred into your uterus with the hope that it will implant and result in pregnancy.
IVF is recommended if IUI has not been successful for you. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is ideal for those dealing with severe fallopian tube blockages, ovulation problems, diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis. Same sex couples, couples using donor eggs or any couple that might need to use preimplantation genetic diagnosis or screening (PGD/PGS) to screen embryos for genetic disorders would also use IVF.
Donor Eggs
The process entails fertilizing a donor egg with sperm and implanting it into your uterus, just like IVF. The donor can be someone you know or someone you are matched with anonymously through an agency.
Using a donor egg means you won’t be related to the baby biologically, but you are still listed as the birth mother on record.
To avoid any legal pitfalls, hire a lawyer early in the process to have a formal contract between you and your donor and/or the donor agency waiving all parenting rights. The contract should outline that any children born from the donated eggs are legally yours.
If you and your partner need help to conceive, a number of options are available. Consider the ones that seem like they might be a good fit. Talk with your doctor to figure out a plan you feel comfortable with.
Hope you found the information helpful. Good luck with your parenthood!!
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