The first step is to test the couple to determine if the woman is ovulating, her tubes are open and the man’s sperm is plentiful. Depending on the identified cause of infertility, assisted reproductive techniques are offered, ranging from ovulation induction with timed intercourse, artificial insemination, or in vitro fertilization.
The emotional upshot
Secondary infertility is actually more prevalent than primary infertility, but couples are less likely to seek treatment for this condition. Because they were able to conceive fairly easily the first time, they are often shocked by the difficulty of having a second pregnancy.
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