Many of us dream of one day starting a family, but for some this dream is not easily reached.  Roughly 12 percent of women (7.3 million) in the United States aged 21-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term. Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. If you have tried unsuccessfully to conceive a child, the prospect of one day having a family may seem impossible. There is hope – the physicians and staff at Sanford are dedicated to the care of patients coping with infertility.

Many things can affect a couple’s ability to have a baby. These include:

• age
• stress
• poor diet
• athletic training
• being overweight or underweight
• tobacco use
• alcohol
• sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• health problems that cause hormonal changes

The physicians and staff at Sanford Clinic Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology are dedicated to the care of patients coping with infertility. Their comprehensive services and personal fertility treatments can provide answers to your reproductive health questions.

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Finding the cause of infertility is often a complex and emotional process. We are passionate about helping couples turn their dream of having a child into reality. At Sanford Clinic Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology, our team of specialists provides a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of reproductive issues, allowing us to create an individualized plan of care.

Diagnosis and Treatment of:

• Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Menstrual Irregularities
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Male Factor Infertility
• Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
• Evaluation of Uterine Anomalies
• Unexplained Infertility

Fertility Treatments

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Uterine Embryo Transfer
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Ovulation Induction

• Artificial Insemination
• Donor Sperm Artificial Insemination

Reproductive Surgery

• Tubal Reversal
• Laparoscopy
• Hysteroscopy
• Myomectomy

Fertility Preservation

• Semen Cryopreservation
• Oocyte Cryopreservation
• Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation