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Advances in the field of fertility care now enable many infertile couples to have children. The Fertility and Advanced Reproductive Medicine team of physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and support staff is devoted to providing:
- Comprehensive fertility services for the evaluation and treatment of infertile couples
- Care for hormonal and anatomic disorders of the female reproductive tract
The infertility evaluation for couples generally will include:
- Blood tests to determine whether the woman is ovulating
- Evaluation of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes
- Semen analysis to evaluate sperm number, motility and shape
Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy may be performed as day surgery procedures for the diagnosis or treatment of reproductive disorders including endometrial polyps, fibroids, endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
After a comprehensive evaluation, the specialists in our program will recommend an individualized treatment plan based on not only the patient’s condition and medical history but also the patient’s goals and preferences. Recognizing the complexities of medical care, we provide a comprehensive range of evaluation and treatment options from simpler approaches to advanced techniques for treating infertility and reproductive disorders.
FERTILITY SERVICES
Infertility Evaluation
- Women
- Hormonal testing (to monitor ovulation)
- Genetic testing
- Sonography (ultrasound test of the pelvic organs)
- Hysterosonography (saline infusion sonography)
- Hysterosalpingogram (evaluation of the uterus and fallopian tubes using imaging technology)
- Office hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy (for diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Men
- Complete semen analysis
- Hormonal testing
- Genetic testing
- Referral to a urologist as indicated
Pre-pregnancy evaluation
Fertility Treatment
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Ovulation induction (clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins)
- Intrauterine insemination with partner or donor sperm
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Embryo cryopreservation (freezing)
- Frozen embryo transfer
- Sperm cryopreservation
- Tubal reanastomosis (microsurgery for reversal of tubal ligation)
Counseling
- Specialized infertility counseling services available to support patients during the evaluation and treatment process
ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
Evaluation and Treatment for Female Reproductive Disorders
- Menstrual disorders including polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine polyps
- Tubal disease
- Pelvic adhesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Premature ovarian failure (premature menopause)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Inherited anomalies of the reproductive tract (eg., septate or bicornate uterus)
- Menopause and hormone replacement
- Excessive hair growth and acne
Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology Laboratory
- Hormonal measurements
- Complete semen analysis
- Sperm banking for infertility and men about to undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy that may affect their future fertility
- Embryology services including culture and freezing
- Participation in research projects in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as other departments at UT Southwestern
Clinical Research Trials
- Patient’s have the opportunity to participate in clinical research trials that aim to improve our understanding of fertility disorders and generate new treatments
Please visit the Health Library to learn more about fertility and advanced reproductive medicine.
