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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the different types of fertility treatments?

  Treatments commonly performed in afertility clinicinclude:

  • Surgery: Procedures repair reproductive parts that limit your ability to conceive or carry a child to term.
  • Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation: Medications are taken by mouth or injected to help your body ovulate.
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI): Sperm is placed directly inside your uterus.
  • 体外受精(IVF): Eggs and sperm are collected from you and a partner and combined in a laboratory to create an embryo that's transferred to your uterus.
  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection: A single sperm is injected into an egg to hopefully create an embryo that's inserted into your uterus.
    

  Learn More: What Are Fertility Treatments?
• Can I check my fertility at home?

  At-home fertility testing kits, available without a prescription, measure levels of hormones that play a role in conception. Some tell you how likely you are to have a fertility-limiting condition likepoor ovarian reserves．At-home tests don't replace a professional diagnostic exam but can give you an idea of whether you should go see a fertility specialist for help.

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• What are the main causes for female infertility?

  Ovulation dysfunctionaffects 40% of females seeking fertility treatments.Having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), having a very high or very low weight, or being older than 35 can disrupt ovulation. Other times, fertility troubles are the result of structural problems that make reproduction difficult, such asblocked fallopian tubesorendometriosis．

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• What are the main causes for male infertility?

  夫妻之间出现不孕症,8% of cases are caused solely by male factors (and 35% of cases have both male and female factors).The main issues linked to male fertility are testicular problems that affect the formation of sperm, blockages in reproductive system ducts, and hormonal imbalances.Older age, obesity, andsmokingalso reducesperm count and quality．

  Learn More: 11 Tips to Increase Fertility for Men
• How can I boost my ovulation naturally?

  If you don't get a period or go very long between periods, talk to your healthcare provider about ways to regulate your cycle and ovulate more often. A dietitian can design a healthy eating plan that may help if you have a BMIabove 25 or below 18.5, both risk factors for ovulatory dysfunction.Take time for breakfast: if you havepolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of irregular or absent periods, getting most of your calories in your first meal of the day may boost ovulation.

  Learn More: 15 Fertility Foods to Boost Your Odds of Conception
• Does female masturbation cause infertility?

  No. Fertility troubles are most often linked to complex biological or physiological factors, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),structural problems in your reproductive system,或者是over age 35．Some behaviors, notably smoking,contribute to infertility, but masturbation does not.

  Learn More: Why Am I Not Getting Pregnant?
• What to avoid while trying to conceive?

  Don't smoke, and make sure your partner doesn't either.People who smoke are 60% more likely to have problems getting pregnant than non-smokers. Avoid drinkingtoo much coffee, since having more than five cups a day ups your risk of fertility troubles. During sex, don't usecertain lubricants, like K-Y Jelly, olive oil, and saliva, which hinder sperm's movement in the female reproductive tract.

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