Infertility treatment refers to all techniques that help couples have children. Besides insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, there are many other treatment methods that can be applied. When deciding which method is most suitable for the couple, it is first necessary to establish the diagnosis of infertility.

For this:

• If the woman is under 35 years old; unprotected and regular sexual intercourse should occur for one year. Couples who cannot conceive during this period should consult a specialist.
• If the woman is under 35 years old but has endometrioma (chocolate cyst), polycystic ovary syndrome, or another health condition, she should consult a doctor as soon as she decides to have children without waiting for a year.
• If the woman is over 35 years old and has no health problems, she should have regular and unprotected sexual intercourse for 6 months. If pregnancy does not occur, she should consult a specialist.
• If the woman is over 35 years old and has health problems, she should consult a doctor immediately upon deciding to conceive.

What Are the Symptoms of Infertility?

Infertility includes all health problems that prevent pregnancy. Therefore, there are no standard symptoms. The most definitive sign is, of course, the inability to conceive. There may be clues indicating health issues that can cause infertility in women.

However, the most accurate diagnosis must be made by a doctor. Menstrual irregularities, irregular bleeding, ovarian cysts, discharge in men, or testicular swelling may be signs of another illness or may indicate infertility.

How Is Infertility Diagnosed?

Various tests are performed on couples who consult a specialist for infertility diagnosis. Identifying the causes of infertility in women is more complicated compared to men.

Therefore, semen analysis is primarily performed on the man. Meanwhile, the woman's uterus, fallopian tubes, hormonal status, and all reproductive systems are analyzed with tests and examinations. The doctor makes the diagnosis based on the semen test results and the woman’s evaluations.

How Is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Applied?

IVF treatment is a multi-step procedure. First, the ovaries are stimulated to produce multiple eggs. The woman takes various medications during this phase. Then, the developed eggs are collected through a simple procedure.

At the same time, the man provides a sperm sample. The best quality eggs and sperm are identified under laboratory conditions, and fertilization is carried out. After fertilization, embryos are created.

Among the embryos, the highest quality ones are selected and transferred to the woman’s uterus. After this process, pregnancy is checked after 2 weeks, and the treatment is concluded.