Doctors recommend specific treatments for infertility based on:
Test results
How long the couple has been trying to get pregnant
The age of both the male and female
The overall health of the partners
Preference of the partners
Infertility can be treated with medicine, surgery, artificial insemination or any needed reproductive technology. Many times these treatments are combined. About two-thirds of the couples who are treated for infertility are able to have a baby. In most cases, infertility is treated with drugs or surgery.
Various fertility medicines are often used to treat women with ovulation problems. It is important to talk with your doctor about the pros and cons of these medicines. You should understand the risks, benefits, and side effects.
Doctors also use surgery to treat some causes of infertility. Problems with a woman’s ovaries, fallopian tubes, or uterus can sometimes be corrected with surgery.