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.
Center For Human Reproduction Reviews
My journey started in 2018 when I went to another fertility doctor. I went through 3 IUI's which were not successful. Then went through 1 IVF cycle after PGS testing which failed in a miscarriage July of 2018. The doctor then went on saying I should consider donor egg as I was not going to be able to conceive with my own eggs. In looking for a second opinion that November my best friend and I stumbled into a video where Dr. Gliecher was speaking to help women past 35-40 get pregnant with their own eggs. I made a consultation appointment for Dec 5th 218 and Dr G stated I was going to get pregnant with my own egg. He ran tests and modified my treatment to my need. I had a retrieval on 2/3/2019 and transferred on 2/7/2019. I was pronounced pregnant on 2/19/2019 and my CHR miracle was born October of 2019. Today she is 5yrs old and is the most beautiful smart healthy loving kiddo I have been blessed by being her mother.
I have already had multiple rounds of IVF that were not successful. I knew about the office from a famous book about fertility. The consultation with Dr.Barad was the best consultation I have had so far. He is very compassionate, talked to us as human beings and actually tried to get to know us and what we do. Not only that he also explained everything well to us and is very knowledgeable. He was so patient with my many questions and he also addressed my concern about one of my hormones that no other doctor paid attention to, even when I pointed it out to them. He explained the importance of fixing it and how to fix it. I am hopeful as he didn’t rush us into doing another round like other doctors do and wanted to fix my problem first even though I feel like I am on a time crunch. I appreciate his time as he spent almost two hours with us on the consultation and I don’t want to have crazy expectations but I am hopeful. Let’s hope the rest goes well and God is on our side. Thank you Dr.Barad
My husband and I are beyond grateful to the incredible team at the Center of Human Reproduction for helping us achieve the pregnancy of our adorable baby boy. What truly sets this team apart is their personalized approach to each patient and couple. They took the time to understand our unique circumstances, tailoring a plan that was not only effective but also made us feel supported every step of the way. Infinite thanks to Dr. Barad and the team for their expertise and compassionate care, our dream of becoming parents has come true. We wholeheartedly recommend the Center of Human Reproduction to anyone on their fertility journey. Thank you for making our dream a reality!
CHR was the answer to our prayers! They actually made our dream come true! Thanks to all the doctors, nurses, biologists and administrative support for everything!!
I’ve gone to many fertility clinics over the course of 5 years. CHR is without a doubt the best in the business. Their expertise, Dr Barad’s compassion, organization, nurses, billing, phlebotomists are all top notch. I had 0 eggs fertilize elsewhere and 100% fertilization at CHR. If that’s not proof of their protocol and labs quality, then I don’t know what is. You are in great hands with CHR.
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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.
