UNC Health Offers Comprehensive Fertility Treatments for Infertility Issues

Infertility Issues and IVF Treatment

Infertility is widespread, affecting 15 of couples in the United States. For those experiencing difficulties with conceiving or mntning pregnancy, UNC Health offers personalized care and advanced fertility treatments to navigate this journey.

UNC Health provides comprehensive treatment options tlored to your unique circumstances, whether you're struggling to conceive naturally, dealing with conditions like PCOS or ometriosis, or looking for lifestyle adjustments that can improve your chances of getting pregnant. Our OBGYNs will collaborate closely with you and possibly other specialists such as reproductive ocrinologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses to create a care plan suited to your needs.

When to See a Doctor

Your decision on when to seek help for infertility deps largely on personal factors, but UNC Health is here to support you every step of the way. Consider contacting us if:

• You've experienced more than three miscarriages.

• As someone under 35 who has been trying to conceive for over a year.

• Or are aged 35 or older and have been attempting conception for six months, given that fertility naturally declines with age.

Common Treatment Options

UNC Health offers various strategies including:

1. Intrauterine Insemination IUI: Sperm is directly introduced into the uterus during ovulation.

2. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ICSI: A single sperm is injected into an egg in a lab setting; the fertilized egg is later transferred into the womb for development.

3. EggEmbryo Banking: Eggs or embryos are preserved for future use, often as part of fertility preservation efforts.

4. Sperm Retrieval: In cases where direct access to sperm is needed due to male factor infertility, a needle may be inserted into the testicle to extract sperm andor tissue.

Advanced Treatments

For patients requiring further assistance, UNC Health offers advanced options like:

• Frozen Embryo Transfer: A preserved embryo is thawed out and implanted in a fertile uterus.

• Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: Strategies med at safeguarding fertility before undergoing cancer treatments that could affect reproductive health.

Why Choose UNC Health?

UNC Fertility Center, part of UNC Health located in Raleigh, NC, has been recognized as an esteemed center by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine ASRM as a Nursing Center of Excellence. Our dedicated team comprises experts like physicians, embryologists, and nursing specialists who are committed to helping you find your path to parenthood.

Common Questions and Answers

• How is infertility treated in individuals with female reproductive systems?

• What's the timeline for IVF processes?

• Is there an ideal age for undergoing IVF treatments?

• Could fertility treatments lead to early menopause?

• What are the typical costs associated with IVF procedures, and how can insurance cover part of these expenses?

At UNC Health, we're committed to providing high-quality care with national partnerships like National Fertility Partners. This allows us to support our patients through their journeys, from diagnosis to parenthood.

For more information or to schedule a consultation at UNC Fertility Center:

1004 Ml Service Center

CB# 7035

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Contact:

Phone Number: 984 974-1000
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