How is infertility defined? How do I know if I need treatment?

Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive within a year of unprotected sexual intercourse, or 6 months for women over the age of 35.

If my partner and I have had trouble conceiving, what's our first step?

Understanding what may cause your infertility and the range of options that can help, will help you formulate a treatment plan. Our new patient consultations will get you started. You can schedule a new patient appointment for individualized attention and/or attend a free Informational Seminar, where you can meet our physicians, ask questions, and learn about the wide range of services and treatment options we offer to help you become a parent. There are a variety of implications for people facing this disease, including emotional, health and financial concerns. There are many support organizations available to help with these concerns. For the list we recommend see Resources.

What are the factors that contribute to infertility?

Although it is impossible on a website to fully delineate every factor affecting infertility, we can start with the basics. For men, a medical history of sexually transmitted disease, prostate inflammation, or other testicular and genital disorders can affect the viability of a man's sperm. It is not uncommon, however, for men with no prior medical history or any obvious sign of physical dysfunction to have low sperm counts. For women, a medical history of endometriosis or other pelvic disorders can affect the viability of a woman's ovaries, tubes, and uterus. Some female patients, however, have no prior medical history of pelvic difficulties. The largest single factor affecting a woman's fertility is her age. After age 35, time is very precious. Hormonal factors can cause irregularities in the ovulatory cycle.

What costs are involved and how much does insurance cover?

We accept many insurance plans. Coverage varies widely depending upon your individual plan. We have financial counselors available to help you determine your coverage and explain the costs involved, and discuss options (including money back guarantees) that will help make treatment more affordable.