It either fails again, or results in the reappearance of some poor quality sperm in the ejaculate. Medical inseminations and fertility drug treatments are ineffective. Your doctor says that he has nothing more to offer. You are a woman who has failed to conceive naturally at age 38. Testing indicates that you are closer to menopause than typical for your chronological age.
Medical inseminations are unsuccessful.
Your doctor says you came to him too late for help. In 1979, donor egg therapy does not exist. You are a man or a woman with the early onset of cancer. You must have chemotherapy to save your life. Your oncologist and primary physician agree that such treatment will result in permanent sterilization.