GENETIC SCREENING SUCCESS STORY: THE KOOYMAN FAMILY

KSL recently featured a story about the Kooyman family, who lost a son previously but had healthy twins with the help of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis and the Utah Fertility Center. This is a modern fertility procedures that screens out eggs with genetic or chromosomal abnormalities as part of the IVF procedure. “This technology is phenomenal in helping patients avoid that... read more »

FERTILITY TESTING AVAILABLE AT UTAH FERTILITY CENTER

Most couples will become pregnant after one year of trying. For those who have not conceived in that time, it’s important to find the reasons why. There are a number of potential causes and evaluating both male and female factors will help identify the problem. Your path to parenthood can be achieved, as many treatment options are available, and virtually... read more »

GUEST BLOG: A TRIBUTE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY

We are so excited that this amazing family is joining us for our 1st annual UFC Baby Reunion Sat. May 10. We can’t wait to celebrate Mothers Day weekend with so many growing families including Jared and Ellie and their sweet baby boy. The Mechams have shared their tears, laughters, challenges and triumphs and no matter where you are on... read more »

A SUCCESSFUL FERTILITY STORY, AGAINST TOUGH ODDS

KSL recently published this story about Kathryn Brown, and UFC’s involvement in her successful pregnancy, which had little chance of success. When she began in vitro fertilization treatments, doctors gave her less than a five percent chance at a successful pregnancy.

DEALING WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF FERTILITY

Infertility is a very personal and emotionally-charged subject. It affects those struggling with it deeply, and is often an ongoing issue. Whether you are attempting to become pregnant without the use of professional medical assistance, or you have undergone a procedure such as in vitro fertilization, the two week wait to find out the results can be emotionally draining. This... read more »

INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION

Male infertility issues are common, and fertility medicine has come up with various remedies for dealing with them. Sometimes, simple hormone medication can be enough to help a couple conceive, despite the low sperm quality of the male. In other cases, artificial insemination is the best procedure to overcome low sperm counts, low quality sperm or slow moving sperm. If... read more »

COST OF INFERTILITY TREATMENTS

Some people might not consider getting help from fertility professionals because they fear the cost. While some fertility treatments require special expertise and the latest technology, which makes them expensive, other treatments are cheaper, but also effective. After a consultation with the being evaluated by our team of fertility doctor, which involves looking at your medical history, your specific infertility... read more »

NEW UTAH LEGISLATION COULD AFFECT THE COST OF FERTILITY TREATMENT

The Utah infertility community has been working with legislators to provide relief to Utah residents experiencing infertility. They will be voting on a bill this week, and constituents should let their representatives know what they think is best! HB 347 (the bill) has two parts: First, it amends the current adoption indemnity benefit in the Utah Insurance Code and allows... read more »

DR. FOULK TALKS ABOUT OVERCOMING INFERTILITY FOR WOMEN IN THEIR 40S

The number of women over the age of 40 getting pregnant are at the highest point ever. Despite this trend, there still exists some misconceptions about age and getting pregnant. While it is true that it is generally more difficult to get pregnant later in life, that doesn’t seal a baby-less fate for women in middle age, according to Dr.... read more »

DR. CONWAY ON KUTV

Dr. Conway recently appeared on KUTV, and explained when a couple should consider seeing an infertility specialist. She explains that there are some common misconceptions about the right time to try and conceive every month, and that there are a variety of reasons for infertility. Dr. Conway says that a thorough review of your medical history is a crucial part... read more »