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What is a fertility drug? |
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A fertility drug is a medication that helps a woman ovulate. The most famous fertility drug is Clomiphene Citrate.
Newer oral medications called aromatase enzyme inhibitors are now used by some centers.
More potent injectable fertility drugs are also available. |
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 Do abnormally shaped sperms (morphology) cause abnormal babies?
The problem with abnormally shaped sperms is that they are unable to reach or penetrate the eggs. Some anomalies of the babies may be due to genetic abnormalities of the sperm or the egg and n ot to the shape or appearance of sperms or eggs. |
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We have 2 boys and now we would like to have a girl. What sex selection technology is available? |
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Unfortunately sex selection technology is not enough up to the point to be offered as a reliable clinical service. Some clinics claim 70% success in sex selection of the offspring. PGD is about 95% reliable but the ethics of using this technology for sex selection is questioned. |
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How long should I wait before seeing a specialist? |
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The length of time a couple may wait before seeing a specialist depends on several factors. One determining factor is their emotional states. If the couple suspects a particular problem, then there is no reason to wait. Certainly, the woman's age is a very important factor. Click here to read more. |
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I am 43 years of age. What are my chances of becoming pregnant? |
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Age affects fertility potential mostly through a decrease in ovarian reserve. The ovarian reserve reflects the egg count and quality. This can be estimated through baseline blood tests. But with age also comes other factors that affect fertility such as endometriosis, fibroids, acquired infections and other health issues. A fertility specialist in a matter of a few months can perform an expeditious evaluation and you can be advised of your specfic chances. As a last reort, egg donation can presents an outlet from this problem. |
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Both of my tubes are blocked. What are my options? |
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This is not an uncommon problem. When possible tubal repair may be attempted. In vitro fertilization will be an option either way. In case of tubal sterilization, a reversal may be an option as well. |
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My husband had a vasectomy. What are our options? |
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For men who have had a vasectomy, sperm may be collected from the tubes around the testicles or from the testicles. This will eliminate the need to have a reversal of a vasectomy. Read more >> |
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Do I need a referral to see a fertility specialist? |
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Not necessarily. Any patient can call the office and make an appointment. Only a few insurance companies require a referral from the primary care physician. You may call your primary care physician or your OBGYN specialist and request to be referred to a Board Certified REI (infertility specialist). |
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Does smoking affect fertility? |
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Recent studies have shown that smoking significantly diminishes both female and male fertility potential. |
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Why does my husband need to be evaluated, since we already know that I have endometriosis? |
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For a successful pregnancy to occur, the combined male and female fertility potentials must reach a critical threshold. To a great extent, male and female fertility potentials can compensate for one another. But when the female fertility potential is impaired (e.g. with endometriosis), there is less latitude for a borderline sperm. Read about Male Infertility >> |
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What is a GnRH agonist? |
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Typical GnRH agonists are Luprolide (Lupron) and Synarel. These drugs ar utilized to create a temporary state of menopause in order to treat endometriosis, fibroids, or to prevent premature ovulation at in vitro fertilization. |
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What is a GnRH antagonist? |
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These drugs ar utilized to create a temporary state of menopause in conjunction with superovulation for in vitro fertilization, in order to prevent premature ovulation. Typical GnRH antagonists are Cetrotide and Antagon. |
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