Fertility can be challenging at times if you’re trying to start your life in parenthood. At Columbus OB/GYN, our experienced fertility specialist in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome fertility obstacles and achieve their dream of starting a family.
Our goal is to provide compassionate support and guidance with our expertise so you can begin your journey.
Fertility can be complicated, affecting millions of women, men, and couples across the world. Infertility is the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse, or six months for women over 35, and can result from a range of factors affecting either the male or female reproductive systems.
For women, it’s ovulation disorders, blocked tubes, and endometriosis. For men, it’s low sperm count, poor sperm motility, and hormonal imbalances. Sometimes, infertility is unexplained, even after testing.
Couples under 35 should see a fertility doctor after one year of trying, and those over 35 after six months. If you have irregular periods of reproductive health issues or are over 40, it’s best to see a doctor sooner for a personalized fertility evaluation and treatment plan.
Our Columbus, Ohio, fertility doctors offer all fertility treatments to help you get pregnant.
Testing and diagnosis are the first steps in figuring out what’s going on with infertility. At Columbus OB/GYN, we offer testing, hormonal testing, ovarian reserve testing, and semen analysis. These tests give us the information we need to understand what’s blocking conception.
By doing diagnostics, we can create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. This targeted approach gives the best chance of success whether you have ovulation issues, male infertility, or unexplained infertility.
IVF is one of the most well-known and effective fertility treatments. We retrieve eggs from the ovaries, fertilize them with sperm in the lab, and transfer the resulting embryo(s) back into the uterus. IVF is recommended for individuals or couples with certain fertility challenges, such as blocked fallopian tubes, severe male infertility, or unsuccessful attempts with less invasive treatments. Success rates vary by age and individual circumstances, but IVF is successful for many patients.
IUI is a less invasive fertility treatment where we place prepared sperm into the uterus at the time of ovulation. This is often used for mild male infertility, cervical mucus issues, or unexplained infertility. By getting more sperm into the fallopian tubes, IUI increases the chances of conception.
For patients who have irregular or no ovulation, ovulation induction is a common treatment. This is where we use fertility medications to stimulate the ovaries to release eggs. It can be used alone or with IUI or IVF to increase the chances of conception.
If you need to delay pregnancy for personal or medical reasons, egg freezing gives you the opportunity to preserve your fertility. When you freeze eggs, when your fertility is at its peak, you can increase your chances of a successful pregnancy in the future.
Columbus OB/GYN offers donor services for individuals or couples who need donor eggs, sperm, or embryos to conceive. We will guide you through every step of the process so you have the support and resources to make informed decisions.
Overcoming fertility challenges can feel overwhelming, but with the right care and guidance, your path to parenthood is within reach. At Columbus OB/GYN, our experienced fertility specialists are here to offer personalized solutions and compassionate support every step of the way.
If you’re ready, contact our fertility specialist in Columbus, Ohio, and let us help you build the family you’ve been dreaming of.
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