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Infertility Evaluation
Investigation The evaluation of infertility involves an investigation into both male and female disorders that can result in infertility. Approximately 60% of infertility is due…
Unexplained Infertility
Unexplained infertility is generally defined as patients who have had a “normal” evaluation and have been trying for longer than one year to conceive (if…
Secondary Infertility
What is Secondary Infertility? Secondary infertility is generally defined as patients who have already had at least one past pregnancy, but who have been trying…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis was described in medical literature more than 300 years ago and has been recognized since ancient times as a chronic, painful, and often progressive…
Tubal Factor Infertility
Tubal factor infertility comes from several different causes. The simplest form is patients who have had a prior tubal ligation either at delivery or after…
Reproductive Aging
Reproductive aging is a catch-all term that is used to describe the number and quality of eggs within a woman’s ovaries. It is conventionally thought…
Male Factor Infertility
In approximately 40% of infertility diagnoses, male infertility is the major factor. More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts,…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that is poorly understood and clinically characterized by the following symptoms: Irregular menstrual cycles Lack of…
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage
What is Recurrent Pregnancy Loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss (recurrent miscarriage) affects approximately 5 percent of all reproductive age couples and is typically defined as having…
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