A review of important fertility numbers from our Kansas fertility center expert
With an estimated 1 in 8 couples struggling with infertility in this country, Dr. Dan Gehlbach understands the feelings of frustration and hopelessness our Kansas fertility center patients may experience. Dr. Gehlbach wants to arm patients with knowledge about infertility and treatment options so that they can move forward on the path to parenthood.
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach sometimes recommends in-vitro fertilization (IVF) after other infertility treatment options, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), fail to result in a pregnancy. People with certain medical conditions (blocked fallopian tubes, recurrent miscarriage, male infertility and premature menopause) also benefit from IVF.
1. Regulating the reproductive cycle. The fertility drug Lupron suppresses the pituitary gland’s signal to ovulate to allow for a controlled cycle.
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach knows the male reproductive tract. As a reproductive endocrinologist in Olathe, Kansas, Dr. Gehlbach sees men and women having trouble getting pregnant. Half the time, infertility is caused by male factors, so Dr. Gehlbach will recommend semen analysis.
Most people don’t think about the inner workings of their reproductive organs,
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Of all the fertility testing available today, only one benefits every single couple that plans to get pregnant: preconception testing. Not a fertility patient? You still might want to consider preconception testing.
Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center works with a third-party genetic testing laboratory to screen for inheritable genetic disease. It is not a requirement prior to pursuing fertility treatment with his office,
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January 1st has come and gone and many people have made goals or resolutions for 2013. Weight loss, more time with family and getting out of debt are popular choices. At Midwest Reproductive Center, Dr. Dan Gehlbach and our team believe that our patients should consider making resolutions that might help them achieve their dreams of having a child.
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You want to get pregnant. Maybe not now, but someday. Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center advises women of all ages, late teens through their 40s, to protect their future by knowing the facts about reproductive health.
Fertility in your 20s: Practice safe sex to avoid fertility-threatening STDs, maintain a healthy weight and say no to illicit drugs,…
Male factor infertility can cause anxiety, embarrassment and discomfort, but an action-oriented process can help you move quickly from trying to conceive to succeeding. Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the team at Midwest Reproductive Center routinely see couples overcome male infertility after tests reveal the cause.
Male fertility tests start with semen analysis.
A new over-the-counter product called SpermCheck Fertility can verify whether your sperm count is over 20 million,
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If you and your partner have been struggling to conceive, Dr. Gehlbach will likely recommend a full fertility workup. This evaluation will involve an assessment of your medical history, a physical exam, numerous tests, and a semen analysis for your partner. Although many people assume fertility is a female issue, 40 percent of cases involve male factor infertility.
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