Infertility is a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for a couple to conceive on their own. Thomas Bickley, DO, and Eericca Bickley, DO, of Arizona Women’s Health Partners offer a variety of treatment options to help couples struggling with infertility to conceive a child. Patients in Mesa, AZ and serving Gilbert, AZ, should contact Arizona Women’s Health Partners to learn more about infertility treatment or to schedule an appointment.
Infertility is the inability to conceive successfully after having unprotected intercourse for at least 12 months. Some women who are able to get pregnant but miscarry repeatedly may also be diagnosed with infertility.
Infertility can have many different causes. In some cases, the woman has a condition that prevents pregnancy. In others, the woman is healthy but her partner has a condition that makes conception difficult. Some couples have infertility because of a combination of factors, including:
Dr. Thomas or Dr. Eericca may diagnose infertility after a young, healthy couple has failed to conceive after trying for a year. They may also diagnose this condition if multiple miscarriages occur. In patients over age 35, the possibility of infertility should be explored after only six months of unsuccessful attempts at pregnancy. Women who are 40 or older should seek assistance as soon as they know they want to conceive.
To determine the cause of infertility, the doctor may recommend a range of tests, including:
A variety of treatments exist for couples struggling with infertility, including:
The treatment options recommended will depend on the cause of the couple’s infertility, as well as the couple’s preferences. Dr. Thomas or Dr. Eericca will explain all of the pros and cons of each option available so couples can make an informed decision.
Many couples struggling with infertility will be able to conceive with the help of fertility treatments. However, the success rate of each type of treatment varies. Dr. Thomas or Dr. Eericca can provide more information about success rates for specific treatment protocols.
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