Fertility can be a complicated health issue with physical, emotional, and psychological ramifications. Our program, in conjunction with the Department of Urology, offers a patient-centered approach to male infertility, because we understand that each patient and each couple is different. Our patients receive care at the Yale Fertility Center, one of very few centers in the country that has a reproductive specialist with dual training in both male and female infertility. Our physicians are at the forefront of scientific research and clinical care in the field. When cutting-edge research offers a new treatment option, our patients are the first to benefit. The Male Fertility Program and Sperm Physiology Laboratory at the Fertility Center each has a national and international reputation for laboratory excellence, inventiveness, and outstanding research. We offer the most sophisticated,computer-assisted semen analysis, anti-sperm antibody testing,and evaluation ofsperm shape and morphology. In addition, the lab features thesperm migration test, which provides an assessment of the proportion of sperm that compete for fertilization. At most fertility centers, sperm retrievals must be timed and coordinated with an off-site urologist to perform the procedure. Here, we do not fragment our patient’s care, and are able to treat couples with male factor infertility as a whole. We offer the following sperm retrieval procedures: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA). This procedure harvests sperm from the epididymis and uses them for ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, or injecting sperm into an egg). Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE). This procedure requires a small incision where testicular tissue is biopsied for the presence of sperm. Embryologists thoroughly search the tissue for viable sperm to be used for ICSI.

We specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders that are either directly or indirectly related to reproduction. The clinical expertise of our physicians enables us to provide high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care. Our state-of-the-art Fertility Center offers comprehensive care and treatment options and our success rates for frozen embryo transfer are among the highest in the Northeast. We are among few centers in the country with a reproductive specialist with dual training in both male and female infertility. Our patients include same gender couples and transgender men and women. We are dedicated to helping all of our patients understand their treatment options and achieve pregnancy. We offer a variety of services for our patients across the following specialty programs: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program. This program works with infertile couples, offering support, information, and counseling, as well as the latest technological procedures and advanced treatments in IVF. As the first IVF Program in the Northeast, Yale IVF has become a recognized leader in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Third-Party Reproductive Program. This program offers counseling, support, and treatment options for couples pursuing third-party assistance in pregnancy, such as donor sperm, donor eggs, and surrogacy. Fertility Center Psychological Program. This program provides counseling services and support for couples dealing with fertility issues. Our specialists are trained to help couples navigate medical disorders and treatment options, multiple pregnancies, pregnancy loss, third-party assistance, and adoption. Endometriosis Program. Endometriosis is a common condition that can cause pelvic pain or infertility. Surgical options can remove endometriosis while medical therapies can often stop its progression. We offer effective testing for this condition as well as a large number of options for its treatment, management, and counseling. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Program. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal reproductive conditions in women of childbearing age. Our specialists treat PCOS through a combination of metabolic need assessment, lifestyle modification, psychological support, and medical interventions based on a patient’s individual needs. Perimenopausal and Menopausal Therapy Program. This program addresses both early and premature menopause and the challenges it presents to women. The program offers treatment options for women experiencing menopausal symptoms and other health risks, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, and mood changes. We also offer donor egg IVF to address fertility needs of early menopausal women. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program. Our multidisciplinary team of pathologists, geneticists, and perinatologists uses a holistic approach to help couples with recurrent miscarriages and/or pregnancy losses. Male Fertility Program. Male infe

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.