Why the Procedure is Performed
IVF is done to help a woman become pregnant. It is used to treat many causes of infertility, including:
- Advanced age of the woman (advanced maternal age)
- Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes (can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease or prior reproductive surgery)
- Endometriosis
- Male factor infertility, including decreased sperm count and blockage
- Unexplained infertility