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Male Infertility, which contributes to about 50% of all cases of infertility, can be caused by a variety of problems. A low sperm count, defective sperm, blockage of the sperm delivery system, a hormonal disorder, antibodies against sperm, and having a varicose vein wrapped around the testicle are a few of the problems that cause male infertility. Detailed semen analysis and other sophisticated laboratory evaluations that help to determine the fertilizing potential of sperm and egg are performed in the L.I.F.E. laboratory. Male infertility can be amenable to treatment with a variety of options, such as medication, surgery, therapeutic insemination, assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, GIFT) and laboratory techniques to assist fertilization (ICSI). In extreme cases, or when a male partner is not available, donor sperm may be used to attempt pregnancy. The CARE team can help select an appropriate donor. Female infertility can result from a wide range of problems, many of which the woman may not know she has. Some of the more common conditions that can prevent or decrease the likelihood of a woman from becoming pregnant are missing or blocked fallopian tube(s), a hormonal imbalance, ovulatory or menstrual disorders, endometriosis, fibroids or scar tissue interfering with her reproductive organs. Women who delay childbearing to later years may experience reduced fertility; since we feel a special obligation toward this patient population, we have no arbitrary age limit for patients or their spouses. CARE provides full services for the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility, including surgery, ovulation induction, intrauterine inseminations with partner or donor sperm, and assisted reproductive technologies. We provide individualized care based on the patient’s needs and desires. | |
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