Drugs used to treat secondary infertility?
How to treat secondary infertility?
Question posted by Dr Grace on 14 May 2024
Last updated on 17 May 2024
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Management and Treatment
What are treatment options for secondary infertility?
Regardless of whether infertility is primary or secondary, treatments are similar and include:
Medications, including clomiphene (Clomid®) and letrozole, to induce ovulation in people who aren’t ovulating regularly.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), which involves placing sperm inside your uterus to increase the chance of fertilization. You can use a sperm donor for IUI if needed.
In vitro fertilization (IVF), a complex process that involves retrieving eggs from ovaries and manually combining them with sperm in a lab for fertilization.
Surgery to repair uterine-related complications such as removing scar tissue, polyps and fibroids.
Surgery to repair testicular varicocele. This is the most surgically correctible cause of male infertility.
Can secondary infertility be corrected?
Yes, there are many treatment options for secondary infertility. Your health care provider can work with you on a treatment plan that works for you based on your diagnosis and goals.
Outlook / Prognosis
Can you get pregnant with secondary infertility?
Yes, you can get pregnant with secondary infertility. It’s a common condition that usually results in pregnancy with treatment.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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