therapy options for infertility
The majority of infertility cases are managed using common infertility treatments such as assisted reproductive technologies or techniques (IUI, IVF), drug therapies and surgery. No one can predict the outcome of an infertility treatment, so it is important to maintain a positive attitude. Careful consideration of all recommended treatment options and adequate preparation is essential.
In many cases drug therapies and surgeries alone do not resolve a couple’s fertility problems. If this has been your experience, the next step may be considering more advanced infertility treatment, known as assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
The prospect of additional new and unfamiliar procedures may feel overwhelming to some. Learning about the various infertility treatment options available may help alleviate some of your anxiety. While there are no guarantees with advanced infertility treatment, the success rates are encouraging. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2004, 49,458 babies were born using ART. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common ART procedure.
The information here explains fertility drug procedures in a language you and your partner can understand. It will also give you a solid grasp of more advanced infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm, egg and embryo donation and surrogacy.
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Safety Information:
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge administered with Follistim Pen® delivers on average an 18% higher amount of follitropin beta compared to lyophilized preparations administered with a conventional syringe. A lower dose should be considered when using Follistim® AQ Cartridge.
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge, like all gonadotropins, is a potent substance capable of causing mild to severe side effects including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), with or without pulmonary or vascular complications.
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge should be used only by physicians who are experienced in infertility treatment and should advise their patients of treatment risks, including OHSS and multiple births.
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