What is IUI? Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is a common method of infertility treatment that places sperm directly into a woman’s uterus. In the United States, IUI success rates are high, making this advanced procedure a good choice for many couples. When is IUI Successfully Used? There are a number of […]
Read MoreWhen do women use the egg donation process? Some women who desire to become pregnant find that, for any number of reasons, they are unable to use their own eggs. Some of the more common reasons women turn to the process of using donor eggs include early menopause, poor egg quality, genetics, age, or other […]
Read MoreWhat is Infertility? Defined broadly by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), infertility encompasses not only the traditional understanding of the inability to achieve pregnancy after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse for women under 35, or six months for those 35 and older, but also situations where medical intervention is necessary. This may […]
Read MoreIUI is a form of artificial insemination in which a doctor injects sperm directly into the uterus – hence the term intrauterine. The IUI procedure places sperm in the uterus around the time of ovulation. A catheter is used to place a number of washed sperm directly into the uterus. The end result is as […]
Read MoreBecoming pregnant is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, and most couples do not anticipate difficulty in becoming pregnant once they decide it’s the right time for them to conceive. Pregnancy Resource Help Becoming pregnant is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, and most couples do not anticipate difficulty in becoming […]
Read MoreTrying for months without a viable pregnancy is called infertility, and it affects millions of Americans. Male factor infertility is a common experience for couples. In fact, it may be the cause in nearly 50 percent of all infertility cases. The CDC estimated in 2002 that 7.5 percent of all men younger than 45 who […]
Read MoreIntra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) is a common method of infertility treatment that helps many couples each year. This advanced procedure places sperm directly into a woman’s uterus. Who is IUI for? IUI is a good option for couples whose infertility as continued for 3-12 months. Ideal timing and proximity between sperm and an egg are this […]
Read MoreInfertility Options in Oregon When it comes to infertility options in Oregon, Oregon Reproductive Medicine has some of the highest pregnancy success rates in the country – up to 80% live-birth success in women under 35. Planning Around Infertility Oregon Reproductive Medicine, a fertility and family planning clinic in Portland, Oregon, has some of the […]
Read MoreWhen To Test Your Fertility If a couple has tried to conceive for an extended amount of time without it resulting in pregnancy, it is called “infertility.” In order to diagnose the cause(s) behind an individual’s infertility, fertility testing can be done at a reproductive fertility center such as Oregon Reproductive Medicine. If a couple […]
Read MoreWhen a couple is having trouble becoming pregnant on their own, a fertility and ovulation calendar provides an easy way to measure and keep track of a woman’s ovulation cycle to help increase your chance of getting pregnant. What is a Fertility and Ovulation Calendar? A fertility and ovulation calendar lays out the timetable for […]
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