FIV understands that being diagnosed with Infertility can be a stressful issue. You owe it to yourselves to become more informed on the topic of fertility and infertility, and its available programs to assist you. Your GYN may have referred you to an Infertility Specialist such as our practice. If you are having difficulty becoming pregnant or have discussed reproductive disorders with your GYN, further evaluation and testing may be needed. FIV provides a sequence of common test according to the individual situation. Evaluation of both partners is often necessary to pin-point the beginning of your health care plan and devise a scheduled plan to a successful pregnancy. The following are all procedures of specialized infertility care that the Fertility Institute of Virginia offers.

Induction of ovulation is the use of medication to stimulate the development of one or more mature follicles in the ovaries of women producing signs of infertility. Irregular menstrual cycles and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are possible discoveries that may require medication use.

Artificial Insemination with Husband or Donor sperm is timed to the woman's ovulatory cycle. The procedure is usually performed in-office. Careful screening will have been done to assure you the best possible outcome FIV can offer. There is more information about this process on our Procedures page.

Sperm Freezing or Cryopreservation is a method of freezing and storing embryos at a low temperature. Only fertilized eggs (embryos) are utilized. This procedure may offer a couple more than one chance to achieve pregnancy form a single egg retrieval procedure.

Immunological causes of Infertility may be a result of environmental surroundings. Environmental possibilities are explored to offer insight for reasons of recurrent miscarriages. Teratogens, such as certain drugs or chemicals, alcohol, tobacco and malnutrition are all environmental aspects that should be evaluated for beginning your heath care program. We will look at all of these including the presence of childhood diseases and treatments that may have effected your responses to pregnancy.

Laser Laparoscopy is a technique used to explore the pelvic region for scar tissue, adhesions or Endometriosis. When ultra sounds may not have provided enough information or in fact show cause to look further, Operative Laser Laparoscopy can be performed to alleviate pelvic pain, remove Endometriosis, scar tissue or even open closed fallopian tubes.

The use of Microsurgery is determined after exploration by the Lazer Laparoscopy. This procedure can repair fallopian tubes or correct disorders that are more advanced and not elevated with basic Laser Laparoscopy. FIV utilizes Microsurgery in the IVF, GIFT and ZIFT programs. More about these procedures can be found on our Procedures page.

Minimizing operating time is important to your recovery and health care. At some point you may have had your tubes "tied" or more appropriately a Tubal Ligation to prevent pregnancy. Tubal Ligation Reversal can rejoin two healthy segments of fallopian tube and increase the option for pregnancy. Your Dedicated Professionals at FIV can assist in this procedure and begin your health care plan to a successful pregnancy. We do offer the following fee schedule as an estimated cost for Tubal Reanastomosis (Tubal Reversal).  We are unable to project the actual cost, but this schedule will give you an idea of what you will encounter for this procedure. This procedure is usually an elective procedure to reverse prior sterilization.  Because this procedure is usually not done out of medical necessity, verify with your insurance carrier for coverage.

Heavy menstrual bleeding, clotting and pelvic pain are some indications of Fibroid Tumors. If you body has failed to respond to medical therapy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or GnRH Injections then your Doctor may recommend surgical treatment by an Infertility Specialist. Hysteroscopic, Laparoscopic or Abdominal Myomectomy are performed to remove Fibroid Tumors found inside or outside the uterus. Our Doctors are trained and experienced in these specific procedures to help advance your health care towards a successful pregnancy.

Endometriosis is the evidence of adhesions or scar tissue attached to the tubal areas or uterus and can prevent pregnancy. Medications may provide adequate medical treatment for Endometriosis in a managed health care environment, however sometimes surgical treatments are needed to eliminate Endometriosis from fallopian tubes or the uterus. Laser Surgery is often performed for Endometriosis removal. Contact FIV today to discuss your medical or surgical therapy for Endometriosis.

Fertility Institute of Virginia offers specialized procedures for the treatment of recurrent miscarriages. Many options can be found within our web site and we hope you become more informed as you visit with us. Contact us today to begin your full evaluation for selecting the right health care program to see you through to a successful pregnancy. Our Dedicated Professionals are here to help!

ART uses the following techniques:

• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Embryo Freezing (Cryopreservation)
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• Assisted Hatching
• Percutaneous Sperm Aspiration (PESA)

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Menstrual Irregularities
• Therapy for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Therapy for Hirsutism
• Therapy for Premature Ovarian Failure