Medical experts estimate that about 10% of American women have difficulty either getting or staying pregnant. If you’re experiencing infertility struggles, you can get the compassionate care you need at Dr. Javid OB/GYN. With two welcoming locations in San Jose and Los Gatos, call your nearest office directly or book your infertility consultation online.
Infertility Q & A
What is Infertility?
Infertility impacts countless couples wanting to conceive every year. But infertility doesn’t always mean you can’t get pregnant and have the family you desire. It may simply mean that you might need a little medical intervention to help you achieve your goals.
Infertility is defined as being unable to:
- Stay pregnant
- Get pregnant after one year
- Get pregnant after six months if you’re 35 or older
Because a number of underlying issues affect your fertility success, and even your pregnancy, it’s important to have a comprehensive evaluation to get to the root of your infertility as soon as possible.
What Causes Infertility?
To get pregnant, you must release an egg from your ovaries, which then travels down your fallopian tube and joins with a sperm. Then, this fertilized egg has to attach itself to the inner lining of your uterus. If there are any abnormalities or issues with any of these organs or processes, it can be challenging for you to become pregnant.
Infertility can be caused by:
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine abnormalities
- Blocked fallopian tubes
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
Sometimes, infertility may be linked to the size, movement, or shape of sperm. No matter what’s causing your infertility struggles, you can get the compassionate care you need at Dr. Javid OB/GYN.
Can I Get Treatment for Infertility?
Absolutely! At Dr. Javid OB/GYN, your dedicated practitioner runs one or more fertility screenings, such as ovulation testing, hormone testing, or a hysterosalpingography, to pinpoint the cause of your infertility. Depending on your diagnosis, your infertility treatment plan may include any of the following medications to enhance your ovulation:
- Bromocriptine
- Clomiphene citrate
- Follicle-stimulating hormones
- Human menopausal gonadotropin
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
These infertility medications are taken either orally or through injections, depending on the drug. As an alternative, if sperm quality is of concern, your practitioner at Dr. Javid OB/GYN may recommend an in-office intrauterine insemination (IUI) to insert your partner’s semen directly into your uterine cavity.
Dr. Javid OB/GYN also offers a full range of infertility treatments and fertility preservation options, to give you even more options to conceive.
Dr. Javid OB/GYN Infertility Treatment Options Include:
- Intrauterine Insemination
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation Genetic Screening
- Donor Egg
- Donor Sperm
- Same Sex Couples
- Specific Ovarian Stimulation Protocols For Diminished Reserve
- Specific Ovarian Stimulation Protocols For Repeated IVF Failures
- Minimal Stimulation and Natural Cycle Protocols
- Ovulation Induction
Dr. Javid OB/GYN Fertility Preservation Options Include:
- Egg Freezing (Medical and Elective)
- Ovarian Tissue Freezing and Transplantation
- Fertility Preservation in Children
- In Vitro Maturation
- Random Start Ovarian Stimulation
- Infertility Treatments After Chemotherapy
- Pregnancy After Cancer
- Post Mortem Emergency Fertility
- Preservation
Schedule your infertility evaluation at Dr. Javid OB/GYN today. You can conveniently book your appointment online or over the phone.