IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies have enabled thousands of otherwise infertile couples to have genetically related children. 
IVF at its initial beginnings was the “stuff of science fiction”, but it has evolved into a common, and often first line, treatment for infertility. IVF success rates have steadily improved to the IVF Clinicpoint where almost half of couples undergoing IVF will conceive. This percentage is higher or lower for individual couples based upon many factors including female age, cause(s) of infertility, previous treatments, the chosen IVF clinics success rates, etc. [Read more...]
IVF, In Vitro Fertilization Procedure
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Fertility Specialist Aimee S. Chang, M.D.
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Fertility Specialist Aimee S. Chang, M.D.
She is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Dr. Chang completed her sub-specialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, after which she served on its faculty as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Oocyte Donor Program.
She is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, [Read more...]
Infertility Definition – Primary Infertility and Second Infertility
November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex (intercourse).
Secondary infertility describes couples who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become pregnant again.
Diagnostic or Operative Laparoscopy
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Diagnostic or Operative Laparoscopy
Diagnostic laparoscopy
A minimally invasive outpatient surgical procedure using 2-3 small holes made through the umbilicus and abdominal wall allowing passage of a telescope camera and instruments into the abdominal cavity and pelvis while the patient is under general anesthesia. This procedure is recommended for patients who may have any number of conditions that affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.
If infertility has been longstanding for many years, or a woman has a medical history suspicious for an abnormality of the pelvis, an evaluation with laparoscopy may be warranted. Operative laparoscopy [Read more...]
Shady Grove Fertility Centers
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Shady Grove Fertility Centers has office locations in
Rockville, Annandale, Fair Oaks, Baltimore, Leesburg, Annapolis, Woodbridge, Bel Air, Columbia, Frederick, Dunkirk, Easton, Salisbury, Waldorf, Washington, DC.
Have you tried out Shady Grove Fertility Center?
Shady Grove Fertility Center is America’s largest and most progressive fertility center performing approximately 4200 IVF cycles including 600 egg donation cycles and an equal number of ovulation induction and IUI cycles annually.
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Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
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Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility is a specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and other reproductive health problems through techniques such as: [Read more...]
On-site In Vitro fertilization – IVF
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Fertilized Egg
While it was initially reserved for patients with blocked, damaged, or absent fallopian tubes (tubal factor infertility), IVF is now also used to overcome infertility caused by endometriosis, male factor issues, diminished egg quality, ovulatory problems, or other unexplained reasons.
Low Sperm Count
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If a man’s sperm count is very low or if poor fertilization is predicted based on a test such as Kruger strict morphology ( male infertility) then fertilization with IVF using ICSI may be needed in order to conceive. Fertility specialists discuss all treatment options in detail with each couple.
What is a Fertility Specialist?
September 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A medical specialist who treats patients with infertility is known professionally as a Reproductive Endocrinologist. Training in Reproductive Endocrinology requires four years of college followed by four years of medical school. The physician must then complete a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), during which the physician receives broad training in general Obstetrics and Gynecology. The final course of training [Read more...]
High FSH – Low FSH
September 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone found in humans and other animals. It is synthesized and secreted by gonadotropes of the anterior pituitary gland. FSH regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation, and reproductive processes of the body. FSH and Luteinizing hormone (LH) act synergistically in reproduction.
High FSH levels [Read more...]