IRH West Chester Opens TODAY!

The IRH West Chester office is officially open TODAY! Our new facility is open for new patient consultations M-W, F and for early morning monitoring on Mondays and Fridays. Other services include: follow-up appointments, blood work and ultrasounds, and Wi-Fi access. By late spring we will also offer semen analyses, sperm washes, and IUIs. For the convenience of our patients, you have the opportunity to see any of our three docs in this location. We are thrilled to offer fertility services to the communities north of I-275. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call IRH @ 513.924.5550. For more information about IRH, check out our website at www.cincinnatifertility.com.

The Fertility 411 -- Common Causes of Infertility

What are the Common Causes for Infertility?

Infertility doesn't discriminate.  It impacts every culture, crosses socio-economic lines, impacts the young and "old", the healthy and not-so-healthy, and both sexes almost equally.  Male factor infertility occurs is close to 40% of the reported cases of infertility.  Factors related to women -- such as ovulatory dysfunction & tubal/pelvic pathology -- happen in about 45% of reported cases.  The other 15% comes from issues effecting both partners or is attributed to unexplained infertility.
Ok...so what does all of this mean?  Well, let's start with the guys.  Male factor infertility can mean low/no sperm count (which can happen for a variety of reasons), poor morphology (structure of the sperm), poor/no motility (sperm can't swim b/c of defective or missing tails), and genetic defects to the sperm.  The best way to test for male infertility is with a semen analysis.  At IRH, our skilled andrologists examine the sperm and grade the morphology, motility, and count.  The report is reviewed by the physicians and recommendations are made.  If any of these values fall out of the "normal range", it can greatly impact your course of treatment.   For more details about the semen analysis or treatment options available for male factor infertility, please check out our website at:
http://www.cincinnatifertility.com/causes-of-infertility/male-infertility 

Later today, check back in and I'll give you the scoop on the causes of infertility for women and the treatment options available.  Until then, have a great day!