For many couples, getting pregnant is harder than expected. Today one in eight couples will experience infertility issues. ASRM advice to seek help from a reproductive endocrinologist after 12 month of conceiving or 6 months if the woman is over the age of 35.
Until today the only way to be sure you are fertile is to complete a fertility evaluation.
Diagnosing Infertility
Testing both partners is an important step as the causes of infertility are 40% male factor and 40% female factor. We encourage patients to complete a evaluation of both before start any treatment, you may lose valuable time and money if the treatment is not addressing your cause of infertility.
Testing Female factor
- Hormone evaluation
- Hysterosalpingogram
Testing Male factor
- Semen analysis
Once your doctor has evaluated your medical history as carrying out some test to define the causes of your infertility the next step is to help you to decide the best treatment option.
Common treatment options include:
- Timed intercourse
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Donor Egg Treatment
- Donor Sperm Cycle