Recent advances in the management of infertility of women.

The management of infertility rests on correct diagnosis of the reasons for failure to conceive. Both marriage partners must be examined and an adequate history taken of both. Dealing with infertility in women involves taking complete menstrual history, testing for endometriosis, examination of the cervix, testing for sperm antibody and investigation of the tubal factor. Endocrine disorders deserve special attention, especially those which point to failure to ovulate. Finally, there are many cases where no adequate reason for failure to conceive can be found-for these cases supportive therapy is the only treatment.