If you’re considering in vitro fertilization, you may be wondering what your options are for financial support. All of the options for financing fertility treatments can be overwhelming: you may be considering a bank loan, setting up a financing plan with a fertility clinic, or receiving a loan from a third-party medical loan company. To… Read More »
Fertility Treatments
What is Mini IVF?
In vitro fertilization, often shortened to IVF, is a form of manual fertilization. Unlike artificial insemination, the egg and the sperm are joined outside of the body, in a laboratory. Once they are successfully combined, the resulting embryo is placed back inside the mother’s uterus. IVF is used to treat a wide range of problems… Read More »
Surgical Options for Infertility
Just as there are many different factors that can contribute to infertility, there are also many treatment options to address the problem. In some instances, medications or lifestyle changes may work. In others, a surgical procedure may be needed. These are just a few of the surgical procedures that have proven to be effective. Hysteroscopy… Read More »
Tubal Blockages and Infertility
In many instances, tubal blockages can lead to infertility because the developing embryo cannot make its journey to the uterine cavity. However, there are ways to treat this problem very effectively. Here is some information on why this problem occurs, and some of the potential treatment options. The Fallopian Tubes The fallopian tubes are incredibly important… Read More »
Why Fertility Testing is Important
Fertility testing can provide a clear picture as to why a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy so that the right treatment plan can be determined in order to address the problem. If you are planning to schedule an examination, there is some information on what to expect. Why Infertility Occurs There are several factors that… Read More »
What are the Benefits of Artificial Insemination
Artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination, has proven to be a safe, effective method of assisted reproduction for many couples. Couples experiencing minimal male factor infertility, women with cervical mucus problems, and those experiencing unexplained infertility have found success. How it Works This process involves the external collection of spermatozoa in order to help… Read More »
Your Fertility Physician Consultation
There’s No Need to be Nervous Many people who come into our office to see a fertility physician for the first time are extremely nervous and anxious. But there’s no need to feel that way at all. If you are getting ready for your first visit, here’s some information that will hopefully put your mind… Read More »
Infertility Tests for Men
If you and your spouse are having difficulty trying to have a child, there could be several different causes. Our infertility clinic in Allen can perform a variety of tests to determine the cause of the problem and come up with a suitable treatment plan. Here are just a few of the tests that most men will commonly… Read More »
Are Lifestyle Decisions Serious Causes of Infertility?
Causes of Infertility in Men There are so many variables when it comes to male infertility that it may seem like there’s nothing men can do to increase the odds. What many men don’t realize, however, is that there are a number of lifestyle choices made every single day that can affect the likelihood of producing healthy sperm. If… Read More »
5 Useful Resources About Infertility
Finding Answers to Infertility Questions For women and couples experiencing concerns over infertility, the process of sorting through all of the information available can seem overwhelming. Many such people find that they are unable to receive answers to their questions without seeking help from a fertility doctor, and this can lead to confusion and frustration.… Read More »