Session 1: Primary investigation of the infertile couple

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5. Conclusion of the evaluation program

On the basis of the above parameters it is possible to advise the couple. It is important to give information about the various forms of treatment:

  • A slight hormone stimulation and intrauterine insemination (IUIH) in cases of unexplained infertility or anovulation.
  • IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment for couples who have had 3 IUIH treatments and couples with known uterine tubes factor.
  • ICSI treatment for couples with severely reduced sperm quality
  • All couples must be informed about other possible treatments, such as sperm donation, egg donation (in case of increased FSH), and adoption.

The public fertility clinics for treatment of infertility:

  • that it is medically possible and correct to treat the couple
  • that the couple has an established relationship and has been living together for a minimum of 3 years
  • that the couple has no previous children together
  • that the woman is below the age of 37 at the time of referral (when the woman is 40 years old, the referral papers will be cancelled)
  • Lesbians are not treated

Guidelines for referral to private clinics

  • that it is medically possible and correct to treat the couple
  • that the couple has an established relationship and has been living together for a period
  • no woman beyond 45 years of age can be treated
  • Lesbians are not treated














 
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