Infertility - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is infertility?

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to live birth. It affects an estimated 1 in 8 couples in the United States. The causes of infertility can involve both men and women.

Some key facts about infertility:

• It is often caused by problems with ovulation, damaged fallopian tubes, issues with the uterus or cervix, poor sperm quality or production, or problems with implantation.
• Age is a major factor - fertility starts to decline for women after age 35 and for men after age 40.
• Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, stress, and being overweight can negatively impact fertility.
• For 30% of couples, the cause is unexplained or idiopathic infertility.
• Male factor infertility plays a role 30-40% of the time.
• Female factor infertility accounts for 35-40% of cases.
• Treatment options include medication to improve ovulation, IUI, IVF, or surgery to repair reproductive organs.

So how do you know if you may be dealing with infertility?

Some warning signs include:

• Irregular periods or absent periods
• Difficulty getting pregnant after 6 months if under 35 or after 3-4 months if over 35
• Recurrent miscarriages
• Known problems affecting fertility - endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count

The first step is to see a reproductive endocrinologist, also known as a fertility specialist. They can run tests to evaluate ovulation, fallopian tube patency, uterine abnormalities, sperm health, and more. Based on test results, they will determine the best treatment plan for your specific fertility issue.

At Vitality Hormone Clinic, our knowledgeable fertility doctors have helped countless couples achieve their dream of having a baby. We take an individualized, compassionate approach and offer advanced technologies like IVF, egg/sperm freezing, PGT testing, and fertility-enhancing supplements. Our excellent IVF success rates are above the national average. We accept most major insurance plans and also offer affordable self-pay packages.

Don't lose hope - significant progress has been made in fertility treatments over the past decades. With the right medical guidance, many cases of infertility can be overcome. Reach out to us today to start your fertility journey. We're here to help make your dream of growing your family come true.