Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.
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In-Vitro Fertilization Program
Through our In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program, couples receive support, information, and counseling, as well as the most advanced treatment. IVF is the process of combining sperm and egg in a lab to create a viable embryo that can then be transferred to the mother's uterus. Our internationally renowned multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and specialized staff have dedicated their lives’ work to improving our patients’ chances of completing their family. We strive to make the IVF experience as positive as possible, and to minimize any confusion or frustration couples may be experiencing. Our specialists are with patients every step of the way to help them navigate fertility issues by thoroughly discussing all procedures and aspects of care. Before starting treatment, all couples take part in an initial consultation and visit with our reproductive endocrinologists. After completing a comprehensive review and deciding to proceed with IVF treatment, we complete prenatal testing on both partners. We then tailor the treatment plan to the individual couple's needs. The next step is to meet with our dedicated team of financial counselors to clarify financial coverage. It is important to note that insurance companies require prior authorization before starting IVF. We also offer a Pre-IVF checklistto help keep track of the necessary steps prior to starting IVF. It is our privilege to participate in our patients’ care and to attend to the emotional, psychological, and physical needs of individuals and couples experiencing infertility. We believe that when any treatment is made simpler for patients, they are empowered to spend more energy on their medical goals—and in this case, one another.Fertility Center
We offer an array of individualized treatment options for both women and men looking to start a family. Our physicians, staff, and scientists share our patients’ dreams. We have dedicated our life's work to improving their chance for fertility. When our research offers a new treatment option, our patients are the first to benefit. Our practice is specifically built to attend to the technological, emotional, and physical needs of men and women who are experiencing infertility. We use our expertise to both minimize the number of procedures our patients experience and to increase their chance of pregnancy. We help same-gender and transgender couples, as well as individuals with their fertility needs, including fertility preservation methods for those who are not yet ready to start a family but may in the future, or for those about to undergo cancer treatment. One of the few centers in the country with a reproductive specialist with dual training in both male and female infertility, we are also leaders in advanced sperm-retrieval procedures. All of our registered nurses have specialized in-vitro fertilization training through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and we have a dedicated team to guide patients through insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Third Party Reproductive Program
Our program has helped couples from around the country and all over the world achieve pregnancy. Our program welcomes same sex couples and has successfully helped many to become parents through assisted reproduction. The Third-Party Reproductive team works as a unit to provide medical care and psychological support services to make our patients’ experience a pleasant and successful one. The surrogacy and egg donationprocess can be an exciting, as well as stressful, endeavor for couples. Our counselors work closely with egg donors and intended parents to provide guidance and support throughout the screening process and treatment cycle. We provide important information about treatment options and help to facilitate discussions of such topics as whether or not to pursue a particular treatment, and how to pursue third-party assistance (donor sperm, egg donor, and surrogacy). Our coordinators also offer insurance guidance for couples who seek insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. After meeting with the patient’s physician, our insurance coordinators will accurately determine each patient’s specific benefits. If interested in egg donation, please fill out the EggDonor Screening Questionnaireformprior to the first visit. All egg donors in our program are pre-screened, allowing couples to receive rapid matching results and avoid waiting lists.