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Fertility overview

Infertility or reproductive problems are often treatable. Most people aren’t aware that male infertility is as common as female infertility. Causes of infertility include certain diseases and ageing. However, infertility treatment with medications and high-tech procedures gives many couples the chance to have a baby.

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For women trying for a baby through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), having one or two embryos implanted provides the best odds of success with the lowest risks, even for women aged 40 or older, say researchers.

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