Infertility

The conception of a child is truly a miracle. But for healthy young couples the odds are about 20% that a woman will conceive during any menstrual cycle. As a woman advances in age, this number of 20%, decreases and continues to decline even more after 35 years of age. Men also experience a decline in fertility; however, it does not begin as early in age as women.

The consideration of infertility should not be examined until a couple has attempted to conceive for 12 months without any form of birth control. After a year of unprotected sex, without a pregnancy, you may want to consider an infertility evaluation with our providers. Approximately 15% of couples in the United States can be considered infertile.

However, the good news is that there are tests for women and men to help you determine if you are truly infertile and treatments to assist you with the conception of a child. Infertility may be caused by more than one factor. This process of examining the medical factors for both partners will be handled in a delicate and compassionate way with our providers. The end result is not to cast blame, but to solve a problem and find a solution.

Testing for infertility will be based on a number of issues, age, health condition and the length of time trying to conceive. The basic work up for a woman can be evaluated within a few menstrual cycles. This evaluation may involve a physical exam, medical history, check for ovulation and a check for normal uterus and open fallopian tubes. For men, a semen analysis is a key part of the evaluation. A semen analysis will be sent to a laboratory to look at the number, shape and movement of the sperm. Our providers can assist your partner with setting up a semen analysis evaluation.

After your evaluation treatment for infertility it can be as simple as monitoring monthly cycles or a lifestyle change. Our providers can assist you if the solution requires medication, surgery or assisted reproductive technologies. We are also networked with some of the best infertility specialists in Colorado if it is determined that further studies need to be completed. Call our office and schedule an appointment for an evaluation if you believe you maybe unable to conceive. Many insurance do not cover this benefit and please let us know when scheduling that this will be an infertility evaluation. We will look into your policy and notify you of your benefits. Let our physicians assist you and your partner with this sensitive, yet manageable, medical situation.