Explore Obstetrics & Gynecology Infertility
Understanding Infertility
Getting pregnant can be challenging for some: fertility is a complex matter that can depend on your age, health, lifestyle, and genetics. If you have been trying to conceive for over a year with no success, you may be experiencing infertility.
Our compassionate healthcare providers will evaluate your unique situation and identify any contributing factors. Once we uncover the cause of infertility, we can start exploring treatment options. We are leaders in the field of infertility and understand the emotional and psychological needs of someone who is trying to get pregnant. Together, we can work to achieve what you want most — a baby.
Causes of Infertility
Some common underlying issues that contribute to infertility include:
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine fibroids
- Miscarriage/recurrent miscarriage due to certain medical conditions
- Pelvic abnormalities
- Dysfunction of the ovaries
- Premature failure of the ovaries
Testing & Diagnosis
If you have reasons to believe you are dealing with infertility, our specialists will recommend complete fertility testing.
Tests to evaluate female fertility may include blood tests, an endometrial biopsy, and various imaging techniques to evaluate your reproductive organs, such as a hysterosalpingogram, hystersonogram, or hysteroscopy.
Male fertility can be evaluated through a comprehensive semen analysis, a Sperm DNA Fragmentation Assay (SDFA), or a urologic evaluation.
Treatment
Based on your test results, we will recommend a personalized treatment plan. Our approach may also depend on your age, how long you’ve been trying to conceive, and your personal preferences. We may need to treat just one partner or both.
Most people with infertility have a good chance of achieving pregnancy. Current treatment options have a high likelihood of success. Options include medication, surgery, assisted reproductive technology, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
We may recommend just one of these options or a mix of methods.
Why Choose UConn Health?
Renowned Team
Our renowned and experienced healthcare providers have an excellent track record of helping couples get pregnant — and have healthy babies. We also collaborate with UConn Health’s Center for Advanced Reproductive Services to ensure you have the highest quality of care. By combining our expertise and resources, we can increase your chances of achieving a successful pregnancy.
Access to Innovative Infertility Treatment Options
We deliver the latest innovations and advancements in the treatment of infertility, with the goal of giving you the highest quality of care and treatment to help you on this journey.