What Is Female Infertility?
Female infertility refers to the inability to conceive or maintain a pregnancy, affecting about 15% of couples of reproductive age worldwide. At the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), founded by Dr. Norbert Gleicher and Dr. David H. Barad, we understand the challenges of infertility and have dedicated our research and clinical efforts since 1981 to providing comprehensive knowledge and treatment. For women under the age of 35, infertility is diagnosed when they fail to conceive after one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In addition, couples who can conceive but experience repeat miscarriages may also be considered infertile. Our practice in New York, NY emphasizes the importance of understanding your personal fertility to choose the treatment plan that best suits your needs.
How can CHR help with infertility?
As a leading fertility research and treatment center, CHR often serves as a "fertility center of last resort" for patients from around the world who have experienced multiple IVF failures. We aim to support not only those who have become "expert patients" through long treatment journeys but also individuals who are new to fertility treatments. Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad's expertise in treating complex fertility issues, such as endometriosis, PCOS, and tubal infertility, helps us provide individualized care. We offer a wide range of treatment options, from basic infertility diagnosis to advanced procedures like IVF and fertility medications, ensuring each patient receives tailored support on their path to parenthood.
How Is Infertility Diagnosed?
Female infertility can be diagnosed in couples under the age of 35 who have been having regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for over a year without conceiving. However, older couples may not have the luxury of waiting due to the limited female reproductive timeframe so they should seek professional evaluation sooner. At the Center for Human Reproduction in New York, NY, diagnosing female infertility involves a series of tests to identify the underlying causes. These tests often include a detailed health, social, and sexual history interview, pelvic examination, hormone evaluations, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Additional tests may consist of ovulation testing, hysterosalpingogram (HSG), hysterosonogram (HSN), semen analysis for the male partner, genetic testing, and sometimes laparoscopy for a more comprehensive evaluation. These diagnostic procedures help pinpoint the specific factors affecting fertility, allowing for more personalized and effective treatment plans.
What Are the Major Causes of Female Infertility?
Reproduction is a complex function involving many factors that can affect a couple's ability to conceive. At the Center for Human Reproduction, Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad found that approximately 60% of the infertility cases we see are attributed to female factors. However, this ratio is typically lower in the general population. Female infertility can arise from a variety of causes, including anatomical, hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, that interfere with normal reproductive functions. Some common causes of female infertility include:
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Fallopian tube damage
- Premature ovarian failure (POF)
- Premature ovarian aging (POA)
- Hormonal imbalances
- Autoimmune diseases
- Ovulatory dysfunction
- Luteal phase defect
- Fibroids
- Medications
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Genetic factors
- Age
Understanding these factors is crucial in diagnosing and treating infertility, and at CHR, our fertility specialists are dedicated to providing personalized care to address each woman's unique reproductive challenges.
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We are writing this letter of gratitude for Dr Norbert Gleicher and the entire staff at Center for Human Reproduction. My wife and I are so very thankful that we listened to Dr Gleicher's advice back on October 1st,2021 during a consultation he advised us to not allow our fertilized eggs to be discarded and killed.Our two eggs were tested and declared to be irregular by another IVF lab. We kept the eggs frozen and after 4 more failed IVF cycles came to Dr Gleicher for another try. We asked Dr Gleicher if it was worth a try to have eggs transferred into my wife and he studied the data and approved of the procedure. On February 7th,2024 we had 2 frozen eggs transferred and waited for the results.Finally later in February after the 13 day wait we were advised of blood test that confirmed that we were pregnant with an xx embryo from the transfer.XX is a girl and a huge feeling warmth and happiness overwhelmed both of us. We had several ultrasounds during the 4-5 weeks following and all were very positive with strong heartbeat and great growth, Today my wife is approaching her 18th week pregnant and all is going great with the development and follow up visits. Our baby is growing by the day and we look forward to our 20 week ultrasound for further development rate. If we had not discussed and listened to Dr Gleicher back in 2021 we would never have been so far with a pregnancy. The entire staff is wonderful and Hui Na was very helpful and communicative through the entire process with my wife. Please accept our sincere thank you and heartfelt praise for the team. Our baby is due around Oct 26th,2024 and we intend to vist to say thanks in person,we will make the trip from our home in Florida. Blessings to all.
My husband & I had an initial consultation with Dr. Barad, and were blown away by the time he spent with us & care he put into our conversation & next steps. For the first time in a long time on our infertility journey, it felt like someone actually heard us & our concerns. He's already suggested some new approaches we can take towards having a healthy pregnancy, that no other doctor ever mentioned, and we've been at this for years! The peace of mind & hope he offered alone were worth it. Would highly recommend.
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Why Choose CHR for Female Infertility Care?
The Center for Human Reproduction is a premier choice for female infertility care due to our extensive experience and cutting-edge research. Led by Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad, our team of specialists is committed to providing individualized treatment plans based on the latest scientific findings. We regularly treat complex cases, offering hope to those with long treatment histories or multiple IVF failures. Trust in our commitment to support and guide you on your journey to parenthood.
