The correct infertility treatment will depend on every couple's individual situation. The infertility specialist will first determine if there is a fertility problem and therefore a fertility treatment is required. Many couples who want to become pregnant are often not patient enough. After a few months they are sure they have a fertility problem and begin searching for an infertility treatment.

For women infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse. In recent years, when the woman is over 35, the definition has been revised to the inability to conceive after six months of unprotected sex. The reason for this is that most infertility problems are treatable, but with a woman older than 35, time is very important. So most infertility specialist agree that it is not wise to wait an entire year before beginning an infertility treatment.

In men, infertility is also defined as the inability to conceive after six months to a year of unprotected sex. Other definitions of male infertility may be a total sperm count of less than 5 million/ml or the presence of greater than 50% of abnormal sperm.

Once it is determined that a couple has a fertility problem, the infertility specialist or the infertility clinic will begin ordering test to determine the exact fertility problem so the can offer the couple the most effective infertility treatment.

A fertility treatment can be in-vitro fertilization, sperm donors, or medications like Clomid.

Infertility Treatment: In-Vitro Fertilization
The in-vitro fertilization procedure works by mixing the sperm directly with the eggs and leaving them for a specified period of time. Another in-vitro fertilization technique involves injecting individual sperm into an egg. The scientific name for this procedure is intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). This in-vitro fertilization procedure is mostly used when there is an insufficient number of sperm available or when there are questions about the quality of the sperm. This procedure may also be chosen when the couple has had previous in-vitro fertilization procedures and they have failed. Before ICSI in-vitro fertilization could not be offered to couples where the man had a very low sperm count. Thanks to this infertility treatment, even when a man's sperm sample is severely impaired. There is even hope for cases where no sperm can be found in the semen. In such cases, sperm can often be obtained from the testes or epididymis with a minor surgical procedure.

Infertility Treatment: Sperm Donors
There are times, when the sperm is just not available or the quality it too poor. In this cases another type of fertility treatment is a sperm donation. The sperm is then used in an in-vitro procedure.

Infertility Treatment: Medications like Clomid
Another type of fertility treatment available is Clomid. This is a medication that helps a woman increase their ovulation. Clomid is one of the most inexpensive fertility drugs and can be taken orally. Women with PCOS or other ovulatory disorders can greatly benefit. Clomid is often use with older women whose ovaries may be nearing the end of their working life.

Which infertility treatment is best for you? This is something that you, your partner and your infertility specialist will decide together. It is important that you ask questions about the infertility treatment options you are being offered. You need to feel comfortable with the infertility treatment you select.