Not sure about your options? Age, hormones and the health of your reproductive system can affect fertility. Dr. Figge and the new Center for Advanced Reproductive Care Quad City Campus can evaluate both partners for possible obstacles to pregnancy. Services include consultation, examinations, evaluations, ovulation and semen analysis as well as recommendations to improve fertility prior to exploring medications, surgical or assisted reproduction.
Treatments for men – Thirty-five to 40 percent of infertility issues are related to men. If a problem is found, recommendations may be made to improve sperm production, treat sperm for assisted reproductions or a possible referral to a urologist. Surgical options may include clearing obstructions, treatment of enlarged veins or vasectomy reversals.
Treatments for women – Women can be evaluated and treated for underlying causes including basic tests that check blood and hormone levels, cervical health, imaging tests to view reproductive organs, or tests that include biopsies or laparoscopic procedures to view organs through a scope. Underlying causes that may need to be addressed included fallopian tube blockages, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, fibroids, infections or other implantation issues.
Improving ovulation through medication – There are a variety of medications available that stimulate egg development and ovulation as well as treat hormone function related to fertility.
Assisted reproduction – Intrauterine insemination involves placing sperm in the uterus during ovulation to improve the chances of conception.
In Vitro Fertilization – During IVF, the sperm and egg are combined outside the body in a lab. Medication is used to stimulate the ovaries, and then the mature eggs are retrieved. The sperm are then combined with the eggs. After a few days of fertilization one or more of the embryos are placed into the uterus.
