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Medical ReferenceRelated to Infertility & Reproduction

81. Infertility and Reproduction acTopic Centers - Topic Overview
    
    When considering an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure,ask your doctor: For a step-by-step description of the procedure you're considering,including any fertility medicines,daily blood testing,and egg harvesting. ART treatment is physically and emotionally demanding,especially of the female partner. About his or her level of expertise. ART procedures to correct infertility ...
    
82. Infertility and Reproduction acTopic Centers - Other Treatment
    
    Read about assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization (IVF).
    
83. In Vitro Fertilization for Infertility
    
    During in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg. With IVF, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm.See an illustration of the female reproductive system.Ovulation and egg retrieval. To prepare for an assisted reproductive procedure using your own eggs, you will ...
    
84. Sperm Penetration Tests
    
    Sperm penetration tests check to see whether a man's sperm can move through cervical mucus and the fallopian tubes to join with (fertilize) an egg. This test is usually done when a couple is having trouble becoming pregnant (infertility).
    
85. Infertility and Reproduction acTopic Centers - Home Treatment
    
    To decrease your risk of infertility and increase your chances of becoming pregnant, use the following guidelines. Track ovulation at home: Estimate when you are ovulating by practicing fertility awareness, including monitoring your cervical mucus changes
    
86. Infertility and Reproduction acTopic Centers - Topic Overview
    
    Infertility treatment success is defined as the birth of a healthy infant. Major factors that affect your chances of conceiving and carrying a healthy pregnancy with or without treatment include maternal age,how long you have been trying to conceive,and the cause of infertility. For more information,see the What Happens section of the topic Fertility Problems. Infertility clinic success ...
    
87. Tobacco, Marijuana, and Other Drugs
    
    Smoking and drug use may cause infertility in both men and women.
    
88. Infertility & Reproduction Guide - Hysterosalpingogram
    
    A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test that examines the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area.
    
89. Infertility & Reproduction Guide - Hysteroscopy
    
    A hysteroscopy is a way for your doctor to look at the lining of your uterus.
    
90. Infertility & Reproduction Guide - Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
    
    Laparoscopy is the most common procedure used to diagnose and remove mild to moderate endometriosis.