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A hysterosalpingogram, or HSG, is an X-ray test used to assess the uterine cavity and whether the fallopian tubes appear open. It is one investigation within a fertility assessment.
Read · 2 min ↗Treatment using donor eggs, sperm or embryos involves medical, emotional and legal questions. A useful consultation allows time for all three, rather than focusing only on the treatment calendar.
Read · 2 min ↗Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, places prepared sperm into the uterus around ovulation. Whether it is a sensible option depends on the fertility assessment, not simply on its being less complex than IVF.
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