If you have been trying to get pregnant without success – you are not alone. Ten to fifteen percent of couples have difficulty conceiving. Here are a few treatment options for infertility.
Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent unprotected intercourse for one year. There are many reasons why a couple may not be able to get pregnant. These include female factors and male factors. Additionally, there are times when a reason is not found. Roughly, one-third of infertility is female related, one-third is male related and one-third is unexplained.
Fortunately, many couples (even with unexplained infertility) are able to become pregnant with a little assistance with our infertility treatment and testing assistance. When it comes to family planning, we have many safe and effective options available.
Our clinic offers full evaluation for infertility, in addition to reproductive solutions to address the reasons behind various causes of infertility. Treatment options include Clomid and Letrozole. To compliment these treatments, we perform follicle studies and offer artificial insemination if needed. Should further testing and more aggressive treatments be required, we will recommend local reproductive specialists to perform injectable administration and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Fertility Drugs to Stimulate Ovulation
Chlomid and Letrozole are two medications that may be used to stimulate the release of an egg. Additionally, injectable medications may be used. We will then check a blood test on day 21 of your cycle to see if you have ovulated. If you have not ovulated the dose of medication may be increased or we may add an injectable medication.
Intrauterine Insemination
This is when the sperm is placed directly into the uterus. This bypasses the cervix and allows the most sperm to meet with an egg. Intrauterine insemination may be performed by itself or in combination with a medication to stimulate ovulation.
In Vitro Fertilization
This is a procedure where the sperm and an egg are collected and the egg is fertilized outside the woman’s body. Once fertilized it is then placed into the uterus. For this procedure, we will refer you to a reproductive specialist.