Diagnosis & Treatment
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Every infertility evaluation should include testing of both the male and female partners. These tests are done in a cost-effective way to identify all relevant factors that are contributing to a couple's inability to conceive.
INFERTILITY For women under the age of 35, infertility is one year of trying to conceive without success; for those 35 or older, it's six months. Other reasons to seek an infertility evaluation are irregular periods, sterilization, or history of miscarriage. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Hormones play a large and important role in everyone’s daily health and well-being. Disease, certain stages of life and different health conditions can affect your body’s ability to make or use the hormones you need. LEARN MORE |
REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY
Sometimes, an anatomic problem prevents a couple from conceiving. Surgery can help fix the obstruction, whether it’s a scarred tube, an abnormal shaped uterine cavity, or other issue. LEARN MORE
Sometimes, an anatomic problem prevents a couple from conceiving. Surgery can help fix the obstruction, whether it’s a scarred tube, an abnormal shaped uterine cavity, or other issue. LEARN MORE
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Is infertility a common problem?
Yes. Approximately 1 in 8 couples have difficulty conceiving on their own according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). |
Is infertility just a woman’s problem?
No. There was a study that showed Columbia, MO actually has the lowest sperm count when compared to men in Minneapolis, MN, Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY. |
What things increase a woman’s risk of infertility?
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