5 Common Infertility Testing Questions, Answered
For most couples it takes up to a year of unprotected intercourse to conceive. If you and your partner have had no success and each month brings disappointment, you may wonder if you’re infertile. Often couples experience no symptoms of infertility other than an inability to conceive after many months of trying. Your Infertility […]
Exploring All the Various Infertility Tests Today’s IVF Providers Use
In vitro fertilization is a highly successful treatment for infertility. While your doctor recommends IVF as a solution for myriad fertility issues, the process itself is multi-faceted and requires dedication on the part of the patient. From stimulating your ovaries to retrieving your eggs, fertilization and embryo transfer the path to parenthood via IVF is […]
How Today’s Providers Treat Male Infertility
More often than not, infertility has a few different causes. Sometimes it’s female factor, others receive a diagnosis of male factor infertility, sometimes it’s a combination and other times, frustratingly, there is no identifiable cause. Of course, treatment depends on diagnosis, but rest assured as reproductive medical science advances treatment options grow. Tests for […]
Common Sperm Disorders that Cause Infertility
There are more than a few conditions which cause male infertility. Among them; hormonal imbalances, retrograde ejaculation (semen ejaculates into the bladder) and erectile dysfunction. But the most common cause of male factor infertility is a sperm disorder such as low sperm count, abnormal sperm, low motility (movement) and the absence of sperm. Here we […]
6 Tests to Diagnose Infertility in Men
When you’ve tried for twelve consecutive months to conceive and haven’t had success (or 6 months for women over 35) it’s time for an evaluation of your fertility. While some people still think of infertility as solely a women’s issue, male factor infertility is nearly as common as female factor infertility. Infertility impacts the lives […]
Male Infertility: Is Semen Analysis Enough?
When a couple suspects infertility they each go through some initial testing in a search for more information. Women usually start with a blood test assessing the hormone levels, and men undergo a semen analysis. But just what is a semen analysis, what does it assess and if there are issues, what comes next? Is […]
What Causes Male Factor Infertility and What Can We Do?
When a couple tries to conceive without success finding a reason is critical. The focus at that point typically shifts to the woman’s fertility. Is she ovulating? Might she have endometriosis? PCOS? What about her age? These are all very valid concerns when a couple has trouble conceiving. If a couple is trying to conceive […]
Will Playing Sports Impact My Fertility?
Whether you have a standing pick-up basketball game at your local park each week or you belong to a beach volleyball league your sports participation may concern you regarding your fertility. Here we take a look at how playing sports impacts both male and female fertility. Participating in sports is a great way to get […]
Low Sperm Count and Treatment Options
Infertility is the condition whereby a man and woman are unable to conceive naturally. In the US infertility affects 13% of couples with one third attributed to male factor infertility. Without the intervention of a fertility specialist, there is a very low likelihood of conception. Male factor infertility means a man is unable to impregnate […]
Unexplained Infertility: Is It a Myth?
Infertility, in and of itself, is a frustrating experience. Beginning with trying to conceive for a year or more (six months for those over 35) and having zero success to the tests and ultimately, hopefully, a treatable diagnosis. The entire endeavor is somewhat grueling emotionally and physically, but oh the payoff! You finally realize your […]
