The first critically important step to becoming pregnant... Understanding the potential factors affecting your fertility is essential. Our comprehensive infertility testing involves a series of evaluations for both partners (if applicable) to identify any underlying causes. This typically includes hormone blood tests, ultrasound imaging to assess reproductive organs, semen analysis for men, and potentially other specialized tests. Gaining this knowledge provides clarity and allows us to tailor the most effective treatment plan for you, increasing your chances of success.

This simple procedure can resolve various infertility issues... IUI is a less invasive fertility treatment where specially washed and concentrated sperm are placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. This bypasses the cervix and brings the sperm closer to the egg, increasing the likelihood of fertilization. IUI is often recommended for couples with mild male factor infertility, cervical mucus issues, unexplained infertility, or for individuals/couples using donor sperm.

A powerful and highly effective treatment for those facing fertility challenges... IVF is an advanced reproductive technology where eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in our specialized laboratory. The resulting embryos are cultured for several days before one or more are transferred into the uterus. IVF can overcome many fertility obstacles, including blocked fallopian tubes, severe male factor infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility when other treatments haven't been successful.

As a rule, if you’re not conceiving after 6-12 months of well-timed intercourse, evaluation for both partners is recommended... Male factors contribute significantly to infertility. We offer comprehensive evaluation, including semen analysis and hormonal testing, and advanced treatments ranging from IUI and IVF with ICSI (injecting a single sperm into an egg) to coordination with reproductive urologists for surgical sperm retrieval if needed (e.g., TESE/TESA for azoospermia or post-vasectomy).

Some infertility issues are best resolved with a surgical procedure... Certain structural conditions can impede pregnancy. Minimally invasive surgeries, such as hysteroscopy, can be used to diagnose and treat issues like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polyps, or scar tissue. Correcting these anatomical problems can sometimes restore natural fertility or improve the success rates of treatments like IVF.

Choosing when to have a baby on your terms... Egg freezing empowers women to preserve their fertility potential. By retrieving and freezing eggs at a younger age, you can safeguard your option to build a family later in life, whether for personal reasons or before medical treatments (like chemotherapy) that could affect ovarian function. It offers peace of mind and flexibility for future family planning.

Gender Selection is available to those who conceive through IVF... For individuals or couples undergoing IVF who wish to choose the gender of their child for family balancing purposes, Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) can be utilized. This testing screens embryos for chromosomal normality and also identifies their sex (XX or XY) prior to transfer, allowing for the selection of embryos of the desired gender.

• PGT-A (Aneuploidy Screening, formerly PGS): Screens embryos for the correct number of chromosomes, helping select the most viable embryos, reduce miscarriage risk, and improve IVF success rates.

• PGT-M (Monogenic Disorders, formerly PGD): Screens embryos for specific single-gene defects (like Cystic Fibrosis or Huntington's) if parents are known carriers.

• PGT-SR (Structural Rearrangements): Screens for issues when a parent has a known chromosomal rearrangement (like a translocation).

The newest option available only at Ferny to 21st Century “parents to be”... Utilizing advanced genetic analysis techniques alongside IVF and PGT, [Clinic Name] offers the unique possibility of screening embryos for genetic markers strongly associated with eye color. This highly specialized service allows prospective parents undergoing IVF to have information regarding the likely eye color predisposition of embryos prior to transfer. This is a novel offering; a detailed consultation is required to understand the process, capabilities, and ethical considerations.

Prioritizing a healthy pregnancy and baby... Single Embryo Transfer involves transferring only one carefully selected embryo (often the highest quality or a chromosomally normal embryo identified through PGT-A) into the uterus during an IVF cycle. The primary goal of a single embryo transfer is to significantly reduce the risks associated with multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, or more), such as premature birth and low birth weight, while still achieving high pregnancy success rates, particularly with genetically screened embryos.