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Help for Infertility

Treatments for Infertility

Treatment for InfertilityInfertility treatment is no ordinary medical procedure. There are too many emotions involved. The best care blends progressive technology with honesty, empathy and caring. You have the best chance of success when you are relaxed and comfortable.

We offer a private setting where we treat you with respect and confidentiality. We'll help you understand your options and get answers to your questions. We're here to support you emotionally as you try to fulfill your dreams of becoming a parent.

Depending on your diagnosis, you may have a number of treatment options.

Ovulation induction

Women normally produce one egg each month. If you are having trouble producing eggs on your own, medications may help you produce several mature eggs each month. These medications may be oral or injections.

Intrauterine insemination

Sperm are specially prepared and placed directly into your uterus. This increases the chance of conception. We can do this in conjunction with ovulation medications. If you need donor sperm, we'll help you select high-quality sperm through a national sperm bank.

Fertility surgery

Our surgeons offer the highest level of expertise in reproductive pelvic surgery. In most cases, we are able to use tiny laparoscopic incisions, allowing for faster recovery and less scarring. We also perform microsurgery and laser surgery. Surgical treatments for infertility include:

  • Tubal ligation reversal
  • Hysteroscopic removal of fibroids
  • Endometrial ablation

In vitro fertilization

When other infertility treatments aren't an option, IVF may be able to help. We remove eggs from the woman's ovary and fertilize them with her partner's sperm in a test tube. The embryo(s) that are created are placed in the uterus.

A variation of IVF is intracytoplasmic sperm injection ( ICSI). This can help overcome male factor infertility. Sperm are injected directly into the egg. The embryo is then transferred into the woman’s uterus.

Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a doctor and more.

This page last updated 10/4/08 10:57 AM
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