Is IVF the only option for couples who cannot conceive on their own?

Most couples who are trying to conceive without success don’t need In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) – if cheaper and easier treatment is appropriate we try other things first. Sometimes IVF is the right answer: if inseminations aren’t working for severe disease of the fallopian tubes or diminished ovarian reserve (low egg supply) or for severe sperm problems needing ICSI. See a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist for testing and for treatment options.