Laparoscopic surgery can help women overcome infertility
A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, which allows a physician to perform complex procedures using only 2-3 small incisions in the belly button and the lower abdomen. During laparoscopic surgery, the abdomen is inflated with gas (carbon dioxide). This creates more space in the abdominal area and allows your physician to evaluate the uterus,
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Learn how surgically evaluating infertility at TFC
Many factors can cause female infertility. Among the most common are ovulation disorders, fallopian tube disease, endometriosis, and uterine defects. While medication can help manage problems with ovulation, surgically evaluating infertility is another option.
Sonogram imaging of the uterus and ovaries may show conditions such as ovarian cysts or fibroids (benign muscle tumors) that can compromise fertility.
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What is a hydrosalpinx and infertility?
Though it sounds like an exotic Egyptian relic, a hydrosalpinx is a swollen and blocked fallopian tube. Because scar tissue closes the end of the fallopian tube, fluid collects, causing further swelling and dilation. Let’s explore how hydrosalpinx and infertility relate
Hydrosalpinges usually occur as a result of previous pelvic infection.
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Our clinical staff makes all the difference at TFC
At TFC, we are so proud of our clinical staff and our surgical team. I will tell you a little about our approach to surgery and our clinical staff. I’ll also tell you some things that make us different from other doctors who practice infertility.
Surgery at TFC
For those women who need surgical correction of their infertility,
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All about our fertility doctors
Many couples with infertility in Central Texas have a question. Why should they come see us? Why TFC? In second blog, I will tell you a little about who we are. I also discuss some the things that make our fertility doctors different.
Meet our fertility doctors
Although thousands of our patients have benefited from these endeavors,
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The basic evaluation for couples struggling to become pregnant includes a semen analysis, blood tests to evaluate ovarian function, a hysterosalpingogram and a pelvic sonogram to evaluate the uterus and fallopian tubes. It is not uncommon for couples to undergo this basic evaluation for infertility and find that all of their tests are normal. At that point,
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Do you need to undergo a laparoscopy?
In general, couples who have had trouble conceiving for 6-12 months should undergo a basic infertility evaluation. The tests include a semen analysis, an evaluation for ovarian function, having a pelvic sonogram, and a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). The final diagnostic test is a laparoscopy. However, this procedure is not always necessary.
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Learn more about endometriosis diagnosis
As I have been discussing for the past several weeks, endometriosis is a very common condition that can cause infertility. It can also cause many other symptoms, such as chronic pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, and pain with periods. This is why we focus on endometriosis diagnosis
In last week’s blog,
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Diagnosing endometriosis at TFC
As I discussed last week, endometriosis is a very common condition. It affects anywhere from 6-10% of all women of reproductive age, and up to 45% of infertile women. The condition can cause infertility, so diagnosing endometriosis is very important.
The basics of diagnosing endometriosis
Some women present with classic endometriosis symptoms,
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