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Infertility
Services
Commonly defined
as the inability to become pregnant after a year of unprotected sexual
intercourse, infertility
can cause serious psychological and emotional problems. Memorial Hermann
medical staff physicians who specialize in treating infertility pay
particular attention to the emotional well-being of patients as well
as their concerns about privacy. Doctors also emphasize the importance
of patient education, recognizing the numerous misconceptions about
infertility. For instance, couples are often surprised to learn that
decreased male fertility can account for 30 to 50 percent of the conception
problems in couples. Further, many couples are able to conceive naturally
within a second year of birth control-free sexual relations.
A number of factors
may cause or contribute to fertility problems. These include:
- Health
and habits of one or both partners
- Semen quality
and quantity
- Ovulation ability
- Other physiological problems in either or both partners
Treatment options
vary depending on the case and may include:
- Home
remedies
- Changes in diet
and exercise
- Hormonal treatments
- Drug
therapies
- Surgical treatments
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