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Infertility InvestigationsTests and Treatments for Female InfertilityTests and Treatments for Male InfertilityAssisted Reproductive Technologies
INFERTILITY INVESTIGATIONS
TESTS AND TREATMENTS FOR FEMALE INFERTILITY
Controlled stimulation of follicles to produce multiple eggs.
A sampling of the inside lining of the uterus. This is then analyzed for implantation defects, hormonal status or infection.
Non-medicated monitoring of a patient’s cycle through a combination of hormonal blood tests and ultrasounds, which are used to give a biological profile of a patient’s ovulation status.
A trained geneticist, to discuss a potential genetic abnormality or prospects for a genetic abnormality.
X-ray evaluation of uterine shape and fallopian tubes’ status. This test involves injecting x-ray dye into the uterus.
Diagnostic assessment of a patient’s internal abdominal organs. This test involves the insertion of a thin diagnostic scope through the umbilicus (belly button).
Whereby if pathology (disease) is noted at the time of laparoscopy, it is treated during that operative session.
Diagnostic vaginal procedure to examine the inside of the uterus, most often used to treat pathology in the uterine cavity. Hysteroscopy is usually performed under general anesthetic using an endoscope.
Evaluation and treatment of recurrent miscarriage at the TERM program.
Uses ultrasound to evaluate the inside of the uterine cavity. Involves the injection of saline solution into the cavity of the uterus.
Repair of either damaged or sterilized fallopian tubes. This procedure is done by microscopic surgery.
topTEST AND TREATMENTS FOR MALE INFERTILITY
Tests the sperm DNA for structural deficiencies that could impact the embryo.
With a trained geneticist, to discuss a potential genetic abnormality or prospects for a genetic abnormality.
The purification of a semen sample to prepare it for artificial insemination.
Involves the extraction of sperm from the epididymal sac through a very small incision under local anesthetic.
Involves the removal of sperm directly from the testicles by fine needle or biopsy.
Involves the removal of a small amount of testicular tissue.
Varicocele repair, vasectomy repair.
topASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
(IVF) involves the stimulation and removal of eggs, then the subsequent fertilization and development of the eggs in an outside culture system. When matured, the fertilized eggs are transferred back to the woman’s uterus.
Weakening the outside shell of an embryo to allow the dividing embryo a greater ability to hatch (escape).
Transfer of a day five embryo to the uterus.
(PGD) – diagnosis of genetic disease in an embryo before it is transferred to the uterus. This procedure may include: - screening of the embryo for familial genetic disorders - fluorescence insitu hybridization (FISH), a tool for counting the number of chromosomes in the embryo.
The microscopic injection of a single sperm into an egg, for fertilization.
The utilization of regulated donor sperm from a sperm bank.
The utilization of donor eggs for an IVF cycle.
The transfer of embryos to a gestational carrier chosen by a patient or couple.
Medication is used to stimulate multiple follicles in the ovaries to grow and ovulate.
(IUI) - The purification of a semen sample to prepare it for artificial insemination.
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