Unexplained Infertility
At Fertility Specialists of Houston we believe it is essential for our patients to understand what is happening to them every step of the way. We want you to maintain a feeling of control about the process. After your initial consultation our physician will be able to determine a preliminary diagnosis and make testing recommendations.
Once the initial work-up is complete and test results are reviewed, a diagnosis can be pinpointed and a treatment plan begun. We will educate you thoroughly about your particular diagnosis, but we have provided an overview below. Please contact us if you have any questions about this information or your own specific situation.
Nearly 20% of all infertility remains unexplained. Unexplained infertility is the failure to determine a specific cause of infertility even after a thorough evaluation of both the male and female partners.
Treatment for unexplained infertility is based on a number of factors including the age of the female, the duration of infertility, and, most importantly, on the couple's emotional, physical and financial investment. Treatment options may include controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (fertility medications) with intrauterine insemination and In-vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Hormonal treatment of the male partner is sometimes reported to be effective in restoring fertility. The reasons are unknown, but in some of these patients, the natural hormones are themselves defective and therefore fail to stimulate the testes adequately.
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