Fertility doctors receive special training in reproductive issues and are uniquely qualified to assess and treat various problems that can affect your ability to become or remain pregnant. During your first visit, your doctor will perform a physical exam, review your...
Your reproductive medicine specialist may recommend one or more tests to identify the source of your problem. Common fertility tests include: Blood tests to check hormone levels Imaging and ultrasound tests and minor surgical procedures that provide valuable...
Artificial insemination (also called IUI or intrauterine insemination) is a procedure that involves washing sperm, then introducing the healthiest specimens into the woman’s uterus with a catheter. It is often recommended if a man has erectile dysfunction, a low...
In vitro fertilization is probably the most well-known fertility treatment. IVF treatment involves combining retrieved eggs with sperm in the controlled environment of an embryology laboratory. The resulting embryos are then placed in the woman’s uterus. IVF...
Male infertility is the primary cause or a contributing factor for about 40 percent of infertile couples. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) can be helpful if a man has mild to moderately low sperm counts or motility (the ability of the sperm to swim effectively). If IUI...
