Start Your Fertility Journey
Trying to get pregnant?
There are a number of reasons why it may be difficult to get pregnant. In some cases there is more than one cause, therefore it is recommended to evaluate both the male and female partners at the same time. If you experienced any of the following it may have an impact on your fertility:
Female
- Maternal age over 35
- Trying to conceive naturally for more than 6 months
- History of miscarriages
- Irregular periods
- Pelvic pain
- Previous gynecological surgery
- Aware of a precondition such as PCOS, (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.
- Family history of fertility problems or premature menopause
Male
- Paternal age over 45
- Known sperm problems or recent abnormal semen analysis
- Social history of excessive smoking, alcohol, or drugs
- Erectile dysfunction
- Aware of a precondition such as varicocele, hernia, testicular pain, cysts, undescended testicle, etc.
If any of the above pertains to you, we recommend scheduling an appointment for an initial consultation and testing.
The initial testing may include:
Female Testing
Assessment of egg reserve & ovulation
- Hormone Testing:
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
- AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)
- Estrogen level
- Pelvic Ultrasound – to examine uterus and ovaries
- AFC (Antral Follicle Count) – to determine your egg reserve
Assessment of endometrial cavity and tubes
- HSG (Hysterosalpingogram) commonly known as the dye test – to check if your tubes are open and inner lining of uterus is healthy
Male Testing
- Semen analysis
In certain cases advanced fertility testing may be necessary and include:
Female Testing
Assessment of egg reserve & ovulation
- Genetic screening
- Expanded hormone panel
- MRI of pelvis
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
Male Testing
- Sperm DNA fragmentation testing (SCSA)
- Male hormone panel
- Genetic screening
- Urological evaluation
Based on your test results our fertility specialist will assign a diagnosis and create a treatment plan.
Our office staff will check your insurance coverage and offer a self-pay plan for all fees not covered by your insurance.
Call us to schedule your appointment at (310) 286-2800,
Or click here to request a consultation and we will call you within 24 hours.
