There are many fertility treatment options available now to couples trying to conceive. These treatments have a good success rate: two-thirds of couples seeking treatment for infertility end up conceiving as a result of treatment.
Unfortunately, these treatments typically must be paid for out of your own pocket. Most insurance companies will not cover fertility treatments, although costs incurred are generally allowable to set off against tax in the Republic at standard rate. Drugs costs incurred under fertility treatments are allowance under the Drugs Payments Scheme in the Republic, which caps monthly drugs charges at €120 per month (as of September 2010).
There are medicines and surgeries for men. There are also methods to harvest sperm or provoke ejaculation in men with spinal cord injuries.For women, there are oral medications as well as injections to assist with ovulation. There is also surgery to correct blocked fallopian tubes. There is in vitro fertilization (IVF), which helps implant fertilised eggs into your uterus.
To naturally increase your odds at conceiving, give up smoking and drinking. Get adequate rest every night. Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet and make sure you get enough folic acid.
Your husband can increase your odds as well. His diet needs to be rich in folic acid as well because it raises sperm count and protects against birth defects. If you are struggling to conceive, don’t despair. There are many fertility treatments, which can help you successfully conceive.
