Abstract
Infertility is defined as failure of conception after 1 year of regular intercourse without use of contraception. Infertility is a complex medical topic that comprises several therapeutic, ethical, legal, and psychosocial aspects. Despite advances in diagnostic methods, approximately 25–30% of cases are unexplained. In this chapter, we will discuss causes of infertility and work-up of and management options of infertile couple.
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Shazly, S., Laughlin-Tommaso, S.K. (2020). Infertility. In: Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41128-2_12
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