The Center for Reproductive Care: Comprehensive Services

A complete evaluation will be performed at the consultation. Complete family and medical histories will be obtained as well as a discussion of the current clinical situation that you are experiencing. You will also be advised on any diagnostic examinations that would aid in your plan of care.  

The insertion of a plastic probe into the vagina to check via ultrasound for such things as ovarian cysts or fibroids (non-cancerous tumors of the uterine wall that consist of fibrous and muscular tissue). Ultrasound is also used to examine follicles in the ovaries during ovulation induction.  

The injection of a concentrated sample of motile sperm into the uterus at the optimal time for fertilization to take place.  

Hormonal drug therapy to stimulate the formation of eggs and to monitor ovulation for successful fertilization.  

Blood is drawn and analyzed for certain hormone levels that give the doctor information on the functioning of the ovaries. Examples of blood tests are progesterone, estradiol, and follicle stimulating hormone.  

An examination of the uterine cavity in which a tiny telescope is inserted through the cervix into the uterus.  

The laboratory evaluation of a collected sample of sperm for volume, sperm count, motility (percentage that are swimming) and morphology (the number that is normally shaped). This test is usually performed at Exeter Hospital or your PCP's office.  

The freezing of sperm, eggs, or fertilized eggs (embryos) for later use. 

A laboratory procedure using microneedles to create a small opening n the shell of the fertilized egg. The opening may enhance the embryo’s implantation on the uterine wall.  

The placement of thawed embryos into the uterus, following hormone treatment to enhance implantation.  

A procedure in which eggs are surgically removed from the ovaries, mixed with sperm in the laboratory and either stored via cryopreservation or immediately transferred to the fallopian tubes where fertilization may take place.  

A procedure in which eggs are removed from the ovaries, mixed with sperm in the laboratory, placed in an incubator and, once fertilized, transferred into the uterus.  

A variation of IVF in which each egg is directly injected via a microscopic needle with a single sperm (for men with very low sperm counts).  

Procedures to biopsy/aspirate and use sperm for IVF/ICSI in men who have sperm in their testes or the ducts emerging from them, but none in their ejaculate.  

An x-ray test to determine if the fallopian tubes are open and if the cavity of the uterus is normally shaped. Dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes. This test is performed in a radiology department at the hospital.  

The removal via laparoscopy of endometriosis and/or scar tissue, using laser, electrocautery, or other minimally invasive techniques.  

This program is available for couples with severe male factor-related infertility and for women without a male partner.  

This evaluation and mangement program focuses on all aspects of care, including medical, surgical, and psychological. 

Women unable to produce their own eggs may use eggs donated by other women. We can assist you in donor recruitment.