fertility Blog

When choosing a fertility clinic, IVF success rates may be one of the first statistics you review, and with good reason. In addition to other factors, IVF success rates DO matter, because they can indicate a high level of success and credibility for a clinic.

What’s more, when you consider that successful IVF and a healthy baby depend largely on your (a woman’s) age and the cause of infertility, weighing success rates is vital. But many clinics advertise high success rates, so how can you know who to trust to help you start (or add to) your dream family?

What’s behind IVF success rates and why they matter

At Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility (RGI), we proudly display our IVF success rates, and we stand behind them without fail. Our team of compassionate and highly trained infertility specialists fully understands the stress, and the emotional and financial investment involved in IVF. So, we do all we can to minimize your concerns and maximize your joy, with an IVF 100% Success Guaranteed Plan in Columbus, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown, Ohio.

Here’s what makes it possible for us to offer this exceptional program:

• We tailor treatments to each couple’s specific needs.
• We insist upon & maintain strict quality control in our IVF laboratories.
• RGI embryologists’ performance is routinely assessed to help maintain the highest standards in our laboratories.
• Our labs are equipped with the very latest technology.
• We adhere to the guidelines established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• RGI is a member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART).
• Our IVF lab is accredited by SART.
• RGI physicians are board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
• We report our IVF results to the SART registry.

With IVF and our dedicated specialists, the family you’ve always wanted is possible

At Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility, we are passionately dedicated to helping you have the child of your dreams. Through meticulous evaluation and diagnosis and the latest technology and treatments, our fellowship-trained, board-certified fertility specialists will give you every available option to become pregnant and have a healthy baby.

To learn about our individualized treatment plans or outstanding success rates, or to schedule a fertility assessment, call us at 866-537-2461. Or use our convenient online form to request an appointment.

From frustration to joy, the journey to overcome infertility and bring a child into your world is life changing. If you’ve been there, and are fortunate enough to know the elation of finally being able to conceive through in vitro fertilization (IVF), congratulations are in order! So, now that your family is complete, what will become of your remaining embryos?

It’s a question millions of lucky parents ponder each year. Once they have their dream family, they must decide what to do with the extra embryos of a successful in vitro fertilization. There are three options to consider: Freeze, thaw, or donate the embryos.

Embryo donation can help other families

Of course, this is a very personal decision and only you can make it. However, for many families, donation is a particularly rewarding option. Think of it this way: You would be providing an opportunity for life. You would be “paying it forward” by helping another family experience the wonder and delight of children.

Imagine giving a hopeful mom-to-be the chance to carry and have children. It will change her and her partner’s life, and maybe even yours. Donating your embryos is not only a selfless choice, it’s a wonderful gift for the adoptive family and the child. You can even be involved in the process of selecting a family.

But what about those all-important success rates?

Embryo donation success rates are excellent. Many couples for whom IVF has failed can still give birth through donated embryos. Statistics even show that overall, implantation success rates are higher using embryo rather than IVF.

Are you ready to help a family through embryo donation?

Come see us at Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility. We will guide you through every step of the donation process through our embryo donation program in Youngstown, Canton, Akron, and Columbus, Ohio.

Let us be your sole resource for donation. We’ll handle everything from screening to counseling, and we offer complete lab services in Akron and Columbus. When you’re ready, our team of credentialed and experienced physicians and nurses will be, too. Together, we’ll make another family’s dreams come true.

To schedule an appointment, call us today at 866-537-2461 or use our convenient online form to request an appointment.

To some people, conceiving, carrying and giving birth to a healthy child may seem routine. But for women who are facing cancer, having a baby is much more complicated. Cancer treatments can disrupt the process of conception and affect a woman’s ability to have children.

If you’ve yet to begin cancer treatment, talk with your doctor about fertility. Different treatments can have different effects, but there may be ways to save or protect your fertility before, and possibly even during treatment.

Cancer and fertility: Things to consider

Before moving forward with fertility-saving treatment, your physician must try to answer the following questions:

• Has the cancer spread?
• Is there a high risk of the cancer returning to the same areas or organs?
• Is pursuing a time-consuming method to preserve fertility going to delay treatment of a fast-growing cancer?
• What are the chances of success? (Most fertility procedures are less successful for women over age 40.)

Cancer and fertility: Options you may have

When it comes to starting or continuing to build your family, you do have choices. In fact, you and your doctor may attempt to preserve your fertility by using more than one option. These may include:

• Freezing sperm for men
• IVF to freeze embryos
• Egg freezing (stimulating the ovaries to retrieve mature eggs)
• Surrogacy
• Surgery

Helping you overcome every obstacle to fertility

At Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility, we’ve been helping couples bring children into their lives for more than 25 years. If cancer has interrupted your plans to have a baby, our experienced physicians will explore every option with you, including fertility preservation in Canton, Akron, Columbus, and Youngstown, Ohio.

Surgery is one of the most successful methods for correcting infertility due to cancer treatments or other challenges. Our surgeons expertly and gently perform a range of procedures, including minimally invasive laparoscopic and microscopic surgical techniques, which can shorten both down time and recovery time. To learn more, reach out today. Our caring, dedicated team of specialists is here to put their whole hearts and minds into making pregnancy and parenthood possible.

To schedule an appointment, call 866-537-2461 or use our convenient online form to request an appointment.

Coping with infertility can be a difficult, isolating experience. But it is important to remember you’re not alone. Approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States struggle with some type of infertility. And, while it may be surprising to learn, nearly 30 percent of infertility cases are related to male factor issues. But the good news is there are plenty of options available to help you achieve the family of your dreams.

Diagnosing male factor infertility

Diagnosing male infertility typically includes:

• General physical exam and medical history
• Semen analysis

Common causes of male factor infertility

Here are the most common factors that can contribute to male infertility:

• Structural abnormalities
  This may include abnormalities or blockages along the reproductive tract due to a birth defect, injury or illness.
• Sperm production disorders
  Defects in sperm quality (morphology) or quantity.
• Sperm motility issues
  Poor sperm motility means the sperm can’t swim properly, which decreases their chances of fertilizing the egg.
• Ejaculatory disorders
  A condition in which it takes an extended period of sexual ejaculation for men to reach sexual climax and release semen.
• Immunologic disorders
  This disorder causes the immune system to attack sperm.

What are the treatment options for male factor infertility?

In some cases, your doctor may recommend assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or the use of donor sperm. For couples where both male and female factor infertility are an issue, your doctor may recommend donor embryos.

If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for at least 12 consecutive months (6 months for women aged over 35), it’s time to see a specialized reproductive endocrinologist. The caring doctors at Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility can diagnose and treat male factor infertility in Columbus, Akron, Canton and Youngstown. Call 866-537-2461 to get the answers you need.

It’s a fact that American women are starting families later in life. Since the year 2000, 46 states and Washington, D.C. have experienced an increase in the number of women over age 35 having their first child.

As a result, many of these older women need to rely on assisted reproductive technologies, like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Female fertility begins to decline naturally around age 30. A woman in her early 40s has only about a five percent chance of conceiving naturally in any monthly cycle.

How old is too old for in vitro fertilization?

Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer to this question. Generally speaking, women over the age of 43 are not advised to undergo IVF with their own eggs. Instead, reproductive specialists recommend using donor eggs, as older eggs have a higher chance of being chromosomally abnormal. These abnormalities can lead to miscarriage, disease, or problems in growth or development. Women over the age of 50 are generally not considered candidates for IVF.

However, women of any age with access to viable eggs or embryos (her own or from a donor) and a receptive uterus (her own or with a gestational surrogate) is capable of achieving motherhood through IVF. If you are between the ages of 35 and 50 and are considering in vitro fertilization, it’s important to understand your risks of pregnancy and perinatal complications, such as:

• Obstetric hemorrhage
• Preeclampsia
• Pregnancy induced hypertension
• Gestational diabetes
• Higher rate of Cesarean delivery
• Preterm delivery
• Low birth weight

If you would like to explore your options for fertility treatments or are in need of skilled in vitro fertilization services in Columbus, Akron, Canton, Youngstown and other Ohio communities, please contact Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility at 866-537-2461. Our fellowship-trained, board-certified fertility specialists are dedicated to helping you achieve the family of your dreams in a safe, compassionate, and state-of-the-art environment.

While some women get pregnant faster than others, it’s not uncommon for it to take longer than expected. This is especially true if you or your partner are dealing with known or unknown fertility issues.

If you’re a healthy woman between age 25 and 35 you have about a 20 percent chance of getting pregnant each cycle with regular unprotected sex. For women over 35, the probability of conceiving goes down steadily. For example, 40-year-old women have about an eight percent chance of getting pregnant each month, while 42-year-old women have about a two-to-four percent chance.

What is the average time it takes to get pregnant?

So, how long does it take to get pregnant? It really depends on a lot of factors, but here are some average statistics: Approximately 25 percent of women under the age of 35 (with no known fertility problems) will conceive within three months of regular intercourse. Fifty percent will get pregnant within six months, and 85 percent within 12 months.

If you are a woman under age 35 and have been trying to conceive for at least 12 consecutive months (or have irregular cycles), we recommend seeking treatment as soon as possible (six consecutive months for women over age 35).

How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?

Here are some things you can do to tip the odds in your favor:

• Maintain a Healthy Weight
  Carrying too much or too little weight can have an adverse effect on your hormones, which are responsible for ovulation.
• Eat Well and Exercise
  Regular exercise and a healthy diet will increase your chances of conceiving.
• Practice Clean Living
  Now is the perfect time to stop drinking and smoking. Not only will it be good for your overall health, but your fertility as well.
• Fertility Evaluation & Diagnosis
  There are many factors that can affect male and female fertility. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify your condition and set you on a new path to achieve the family you so desire.

The reproductive endocrinologists at Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility are highly skilled and specialized in treating both male and female factor infertility. Contact us for skilled fertility evaluation & diagnosis in Columbus, Akron, Canton & Youngstown, Ohio.

Approximately one in ten couples struggle with infertility. In fact, infertility can affect women of any age, and from any background. If you’ve been trying to conceive for more than 12 consecutive months (6 months for women over age 35) without success, your primary care physician may refer you to a specialized fertility center for diagnostic testing and potential medication or services.

Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility (RGI) offers every available fertility treatment with unsurpassed expertise—to give you the child of your dreams. Our treatment plans are individualized to your specific needs to ensure you’re getting the exact treatment or procedure you need.

Fertility services at RGI

When you choose RGI, you’re maximizing your chances of having a child with leading-edge fertility capabilities, such as:

• Evaluation & Diagnosis
  Our thorough fertility testing capabilities examines everything from ovulation cycles and uterine health to body weight and possible infections. We also provide on-site male fertility testing for maximum convenience and peace of mind. Once we have a diagnosis, we’ll help you determine the next best step in your fertility journey.
• Fertility Surgery
  For many women, surgery is one of the most effective methods of improving fertility. The skilled RGI fertility specialists and surgical gynecologists can perform any leading edge, minimally invasive procedure you need.
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  We use IVF to help with the trickiest aspects of pregnancy (fertilization and implantation) and to optimize your chance of success. We also combine IVF treatment with advanced techniques, like pre-implantation genetic screening & diagnosis, to improve your chance of having a healthy baby.

Get started on your fertility journey with RGI

We have outstanding IVF success rates for both fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles. However, we’re proud to offer the first IVF 100% Success Guaranteed Plan in Northeast and Central Ohio. It’s our goal to help you have a baby—or we’ll refund every penny.

Contact Reproductive Gynecology & Infertility for leading-edge fertility services in Columbus, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, Ohio, and maximize your chance of having a child.