The Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Specialists at the Reproductive Health & Fertility Center are a team of healthcare professionals whose medical practice is focused specifically on helping infertile couples conceive. In addition, we treat other reproductive hormonal disorders. We believe that intensive counseling and educating our patients about reproduction enable them to make better choices of treatment options and eases the frustration and emotional stress associated with infertility. The team approach at the Center focuses on the couple as the patient
Infertility Diagnosis
Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of trying. Nearly one in eight couples who desire to have a baby is infertile. Several simple tests can identify the cause of infertility, which is just as often found in the male as it is in the female. Many times multiple causes can be diagnosed. Only rarely, no apparent reason for infertility can be found.
Infertility Treatment
Typically, there are several treatment options and these are discussed in depth with the couple who participates in the decision making process. At our Center the treatment is designed to fit the specific medical and philosophical needs of the couple. The course of treatment is closely monitored and evaluated. If not effective, the treatment is adjusted and advanced. In many instances, the problem can be corrected with a lifestyle adjustment or simple treatment. With the newest advances in medical technology and science, many previously untreatable problems can now be corrected.
Our Services
- Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Diagnostic, operative and laser laparoscopy for surgical repair of blocked fallopian tubes, removal of pelvic adhesions (scarring) and endometriosis
- Hysteroscopy for uterine anomalies, adhesions, fibroids and tubal recanalization
- Surgical removal of uterine fibroids
- Microsurgical (under a microscope) reversal of tubal ligation (sterilization)
- Ovulation induction and enhancement (including stimulation using injectable gonadotropins)
- Artificial insemination using the partner’s semen, donor semen and semen obtained by electroejaculation (EEJ) in cases of spinal cord injury
- Cryopreservation (deep freezing) of semen and embryos
- Comprehensive IVF including microscopic sperm injection (ICSI) using ejaculated sperm, sperm retrieved from the epididymis/testis (MEAS/TESE), or EEJ
- culture of embryos to blastocysts and embryo transfer
- Egg (oocytes) donation
- Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss
- Diagnosis and treatment of reproductive hormonal imbalances
- Comprehensive semen testing and processing
- Individual and group counseling to assist in coping with stress associated with infertility and the treatment