Fertility Preservation

There are a number of reasons why an individual may want or need to delay starting their family. Fertility preservation offers an opportunity for those individuals to freeze eggs, sperm, or embryos with the intent of having biological children in the future. Certain diseases and disorders may result in lengthy treatments that require postponing conception. Cancer treatments may damage reproductive... read more »

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)

What is It? Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common fertility procedure in which the sperm are washed, concentrated, and placed directly into a woman’s uterus. How Does It Work? By placing the sperm into the uterus, a greater number of motile sperm have a better chance to fertilize an egg. Not only is the distance less for them to swim,... read more »

Ovulation Induction (Timed Intercourse)

What is Ovulation Induction? The reproductive system in some women does not function properly, just as any other of the body’s systems can malfunction. Many couples who are struggling with infertility may think that in vitro fertilization is the primary solution to their problem. Although IVF does have a very high rate of success per cycle, it is not the... read more »

Ovulation Induction/IUI/Other

Utah Fertility Center offers various fertility treatments in Murray, Pleasant Grove, Ogden, Park City and St. George, Utah. For many patients, treatment consists of taking fertility medication (ovulation induction) along with intrauterine inseminations (IUI). Some patients may also want or need to postpone starting a family, which is why we are pleased to offer fertility preservation. We invite you to... read more »

Treatment/IVF

If you and your partner are having fertility problems, Utah Fertility Center is dedicated to working closely with you to come up with an effective treatment plan. Treatment options typically depend on the cause of your infertility, and they can include hormone treatments, fertility drugs, and surgery. In addition, assisted reproduction uses numerous medical techniques to fertilize an egg. Our... read more »

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)

Miscarriages are surprisingly common, and they do not always indicate there will be any problems with future pregnancies or fertility. However, if you have lost two or more clinically documented pregnancies (on ultrasound) before 20 weeks, this is called RPL. “Biochemical pregnancies” are diagnosed by urine or blood testing, but they disappear before anything can be seen on ultrasound. These... read more »

Reproductive Surgery

Surgery can be performed to increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. Such surgeries are including, but not limited to removing of fibroids, polyps, and scar tissue that involve the endometrial cavity; removing endometriosis and scar tissue in the pelvic cavity; and microscopically reconnecting fallopian tubes after tubal ligation has occurred. Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive, outpatient surgery in... read more »

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has recently become a hot topic of discussion. In the past two years, no other condition in the field of reproductive medicine has been more popular in both the lay-press and Internet. It was once rarely recognized by people except those affected infertile women who received treatment from Reproductive Endocrinologists. Now, individuals are, themselves, learning more... read more »

Hydrosalpinx

What is a hydrosalpinx? Hydrosalpinx, derived from Greek, literally means “water tube.” The fallopian tube is distended with fluid to a variable degree. If both tubes are distended, they are called hydrosalpinges. It is a common type of tubal problem that causes infertility. Nearly half of all couples who suffer from infertility have a female-related cause. Of these women, more... read more »

Endometriosis

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue from the lining of the uterus is found in other locations, such as the pelvis. This endometrial tissue can be found most commonly around the outside of the uterus, surrounding the tubes, or even within the ovaries. In rare circumstances, the tissue has been found in the chest cavity or even... read more »