Infertility
refers to the biological inability of a man or a woman to conceive.
Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable
to carry a pregnancy to full term.
If a couple has not been able to conceive
a child after six to 12 months of frequent sexual intercourse
without using any birth control, they are considered infertile.
It's estimated that approximately 15 percent to 20 percent of
couples in the United States are infertile. You're not alone
and there are many treatments that are now available to help
couples going through infertility. To date there have been over
3MM births around the world from In-Vitro Fertilizations since
the procedure became available in 1978.
When should I check with a fertility specialist?
If you are under 35 years of age and have been actively attempting to conceive
for more than one year without success.
Or
If you are over 35 and have been actively attempting to conceive for six months
without success.
In addition, you should consult a specialist if you suffer from any of the
following conditions:
1. Blocked fallopian tubes
2. Endometriosis
3. Failed to conceive after three to six months of taking Clomid or Femara
4. Genetic concerns
5. Irregular menstrual periods
6. Low sperm count
7. Multiple miscarriages
8. Ovarian Cysts
9. Ovulatory problems
10. Pelvic adhesions
11. Uterine fibroids
If you suspect that you may be infertile, it's always advisable to check with
a fertility specialist.
Does C.A.R.E. fertility have a donor/egg
sperm program?
When a donor's sperm is necessary, C.A.R.E. fertility can help you find the
right bank for you, we have various affiliations with several banks and egg
donor organizations. We can also help you when your own donor is beingutilized,
along with in-vitro fertilization or IUI procedures. C.A.R.E. fertility provides
safe and reliable methods to achieve your pregnancy.
Is infertility curable?
Infertility can be temporary, mainly because
many of the conditions that cause infertility can be corrected.
We recommend that both male and female partners be tested for
infertility because in about 40 percent of the cases, the infertility
is due to male factor (such as low sperm counts); in about 40
percent, the problem occurs in the female partner. The remaining
cases of infertility are those of unexplained infertility, where
no known cause is found.
At C.A.R.E. fertility, we're committed to bringing you the best in infertility
treatment and assisted reproductive technologies in Southern California.
How are donor eggs used?
In-Vitro fertilization can be performed
with donor eggs, especially in cases of increased maternal age,
genetic problems, or any hormonal irregularities that impair
egg production and/or egg quality. Donor eggs are fertilized
in vitro with the male partner's sperm, and then the embryo is
transferred to the female partner's uterus.
What exactly is "assisted
reproductive technology"?
"Assisted Reproductive Technologies" encompasses
all of the procedures in which fertility specialists and embryologist
work with the patient to achieve a pregnancy. It involves direct
manipulation of eggs, sperm, and embryos. Examples of assisted
reproductive technologies are:
IVF (In-Vitro fertilization)
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis)
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