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Evaluation & Diagnosis

Overview

We understand that every patient’s situation is unique, and the process can seem overwhelming. We are here to help you understand your situation and options from a medical standpoint, but we’re also here to listen. This is a highly emotional and complex choice, and you are the most important part of your care team.

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Evaluation & Diagnosis

Overview

We understand that every patient’s situation is unique, and the process can seem overwhelming. We are here to help you understand your situation and options from a medical standpoint, but we’re also here to listen. This is a highly emotional and complex choice, and you are the most important part of your care team.

PNWF Approach

We are committed to providing you with complete fertility care, and we’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on a clear diagnosis and careful consideration of your medical and fertility history, diagnosis, age, personal situation, and goals.

Evaluation & Diagnosis Process

Evaluation with a fertility specialist at Pacific NW Fertility will involve a detailed intake at the first visit in which the patients review their history in detail. Some testing is usually involved in a fertility evaluation and may include anatomy testing with a pelvic ultrasound, confirmation of patient fallopian tubes with a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), blood tests for ovarian reserve (FSH, estradiol, AMH), and a semen analysis. Other prenatal testing may be reviewed and offered. Results from these tests will be reviewed in detail and used by the PNWF fertility specialist to create a personalized plan for next steps in care.

How do I know when to begin seeking fertility treatment?

Here are some common reasons to begin seeking fertility treatment:

  • Inability to conceive after trying for approximately 12 months at any age.

  • Inability to conceive after trying for 6 months if the female partner is age 35 or over.

  • Recurrent pregnancy loss – the American Society of Reproductive Medicine supports an evaluation for recurrent pregnancy loss after 2 miscarriages.

  • Fertility preservation – freezing eggs or embryos after in vitro fertilization for anyone who is not ready to start their family but wants to have the option in the future.

  • Patients who require assistance in reproduction for any reason (third party reproduction such as donor sperm, donor egg, surrogacy)

  • Genetic conditions in families that may be prevented in children with testing of the embryos before conception (cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and hundreds more conditions)

If you can relate to any of the above issues, we encourage you to speak with one of our experienced fertility specialists.

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