Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Gynecologist · Gynecology, Women and Reproductive Health
The first step in treating female infertility is to figure out what is causing it. There are many potential causes of female infertility, including:
-Hormonal problems
-Damage to the fallopian tubes or ovaries
-Problems with the cervix
-Unexplained infertility
Once the cause of infertility has been identified, treatment can be tailored specifically to address that problem. For example, if a woman's infertility is due to hormonal problems, she may be prescribed hormones to correct the imbalance. If damage to the fallopian tubes or ovaries is causing fertility problems, surgery may be needed to repair them. And if there is no clear cause of infertility, various treatments may be tried until one works.
