{"id":77639,"date":"2020-01-27T18:26:02","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=77639"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:30","slug":"top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Infertility Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to become pregnant is inevitably a time of heightened hopes and fears. Hopes focus on images of a happy and contented pregnancy followed by a trouble-free birth and that magical moment when you hold your own baby in your arms. But fears are never far away either, and these can centre on general health and whether the time is right but above all on the prospect of infertility and whether <strong>infertility treatment<\/strong> will be necessary. Even those who already have a child could well be aware that <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/secondary-infertility-what-is-it-treatments\/\"><strong>secondary infertility<\/strong> is more common than primary infertility<\/a>, their fears intensifying accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we offer a simple roadmap to guide you through the unknown landscape of <strong>infertility treatment<\/strong>, with the five top topics to raise with your doctor. We also offer a few tips to help you get the best benefit from your doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#1_Should_we_have_fertility_tests_now_or_wait_a_bit_longer\" title=\"1. Should we have fertility tests now, or wait a bit longer?\">1. Should we have fertility tests now, or wait a bit longer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#2_What_is_the_cause_of_my_infertility\" title=\"2. What is the cause of my infertility?\">2. What is the cause of my infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#3_What_are_the_specific_tests_for_infertility\" title=\"3. What are the specific tests for infertility?\">3. What are the specific tests for infertility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#4_Are_there_any_lifestyle_measures_we_could_take\" title=\"4. Are there any lifestyle measures we could take?\">4. Are there any lifestyle measures we could take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#5_What_are_our_options_for_infertility_treatment\" title=\"5. What are our options for infertility treatment?\">5. What are our options for infertility treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-about-infertility-treatment\/#A_few_more_tips_to_maximise_the_benefit_from_your_appointment\" title=\"A few more tips to maximise the benefit from your appointment\">A few more tips to maximise the benefit from your appointment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Should_we_have_fertility_tests_now_or_wait_a_bit_longer\"><\/span>1. Should we have fertility tests now, or wait a bit longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your doctor will be able to judge the answer to this after taking the personal and medical histories of both you and your partner into account. The general consensus among fertility experts is that for people under the age of 35, if you have not conceived within a year of having regular unprotected sex, it\u2019s time to check if there is a problem. Where the woman is over 35, because of the well-known decline in fertility after this age, it is better to seek advice after six months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_cause_of_my_infertility\"><\/span>2. What is the cause of my infertility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Again, this may be better answered after running some tests but your doctor may be able to offer an overview as to the likely causes. In general, 30% of infertility has its cause with the female partner, 30% is due to male infertility and for the rest, it could be the result of a combination of both partners, or the cause could be unidentifiable. In cases of female infertility, the most common causes include:<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will keep these common causes of infertility in mind when assessing recommendations for the next steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_specific_tests_for_infertility\"><\/span>3. What are the specific tests for infertility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Specific tests will naturally depend on your circumstances. However, your doctor can advise you on the broad range of tests which are the basics for most people, whether they are experiencing primary or <strong>secondary infertility<\/strong>. These include taking your complete medical history and there will also be a physical examination of both you and your partner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_there_any_lifestyle_measures_we_could_take\"><\/span>4. Are there any lifestyle measures we could take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s definitely a good idea to ask your doctor about lifestyle issues and general health. Optimum health can help not only with conception but also throughout the pregnancy and birth. For example, it\u2019s well-known that taking a folic acid supplement is a necessary precaution before rather than after conception. You could also ask about whether it\u2019s OK to continue to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, whether your coffee consumption is problematic and about weight management. There are some occupational hazards that may affect your chances of conception as well, so be sure to ask your doctor about any and all of the lifestyle issues that are relevant for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_our_options_for_infertility_treatment\"><\/span>5. What are our options for infertility treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your doctor will be able to give you a broad brush picture of the choices available based on your individual circumstances. It could be that you would firstly be recommended to try intrauterine insemination, one of the simplest and least invasive treatments. Or the well-known technique of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) could be the recommended treatment, one which has resulted in the birth of more than eight million babies worldwide since 1978, according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. You can see that you would be in good company! There are also options for pre-implantation genetic testing combined with IVF where there is a medical indication of an inheritable genetic disease.<\/p>\n<p>For a summary of the options, take a look at our blog article about <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/fertility-treatment-options\/\"><strong>infertility treatment<\/strong> at a glance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_more_tips_to_maximise_the_benefit_from_your_appointment\"><\/span>A few more tips to maximise the benefit from your appointment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Help your doctor to help you by taking with you some key items of information. For a start, do write down your list of questions to make sure nothing is omitted or forgotten. Other relevant information includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the dates of your last six or so periods, to help assess whether irregular ovulation is a contributory factor;<\/li>\n<li>a full list of any medications you are taking, since some can hinder conception and others, even over-the-counter medicines, can be unsafe during pregnancy;<\/li>\n<li>being open about all your symptoms, even if you feel embarrassed; your doctor has heard it all before and the more information you supply, the more easily she can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t forget to ask about how to choose the right fertility clinic and how to make sure it is one which is licenced and accredited by the relevant authorities. If, as a result of your consultation, you are considering consulting us at IVI, have a look at our video about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RIPP7x1c5Z0&amp;feature=emb_logo\">what to expect from your first visit.<\/a> And then? The only thing left to do is to go ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/ask-for-an-appointment\/\">make an appointment<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Trying to become pregnant is inevitably a time of heightened hopes and fears. Hopes focus on images of a happy and contented pregnancy followed by a trouble-free birth and that magical moment when you hold your own baby in your arms. But fears are never far away either, and these can centre on general health and whether the time is right but above all on the prospect of infertility and whether infertility treatment will be necessary. 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