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Your Healthcare Team
Andrologist:
A medical professional specializing in male infertility and assisted
reproductive technology (ART).
Embryologist:
A specialist in embryo development.
Fertility Nurse Specialist:
A nurse with special training in caring for people undergoing infertility
treatments. Often coordinates care and serves as a primary contact
person.
Reproductive Endocrinologist:
A gynecologist who is subspeciality fellowship trained in women's
infertility workups.
Ultrasonographer:
A technician qualified to perform abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds
to determine the size, shape and dimensions of the pelvic organs,
ovarian follicle production, and the existence of tumors, enlargements
or inflammations.
Urologist:
An M.D. specializing in male and female urinary tract problems who
is particularly knowledgeable about penile and testicular function.
Lab Tests & Procedures
Endometrial Biopsy:
The removal of a small fragment of uterine tissue to study hormonal
activity. The results indicate whether there are adequate changes
in the endometrial tissue to support a pregnancy.
GIFT:
Gamete intrafallopian transfer involves combining sperm and eggs
outside the body and immediately placing them into the fallopian
tubes to achieve fertilization.
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG):
An x-ray study in which dye is injected into the uterus to show
the body of the uterus and whether the fallopian tubes are open.
Hysteroscopy:
An examination of the inside of the uterus through a fiberoptic
telescope inserted through the vagina and cervical canal.
IUI:
Intrauterine insemination is the insertion of sperm, which have
been carefully washed and prepared, directly into the uterus.
IVF:
Performed in the laboratory, In-vitro (in glass) fertilization involves
the removal of eggs from ripe follicles and their fertilization
by sperm cells outside the human body.
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