Fertility Wellness FAQs
What is timed intercourse?
Timed intercourse is the practice of identifying ovulation and the fertile window to optimize the chances of conception. Methods for predicting ovulation include urinary hormone measurement, fertility awareness-based methods, and ultrasonography.
By understanding the timing of ovulation, parents can increase their chances of getting pregnant by having intercourse during the woman's peak fertility period.
Timed intercourse is a natural method that can be used to increase the probability of conception and take a proactive approach to starting a family.
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What is IUI?
IUI stands for intrauterine insemination, a common form of artificial insemination. This is a widely used fertility treatment technique that involves the collection, washing, and insertion of sperm to assist with conception in individuals facing challenges with fertility.
Artificial insemination, or IUI, is used to enhance conception. By shortening the trip for sperm cells, IUI can increase the chances of getting pregnant by providing more sperm at the top of the uterus.
Treatment costs at our Cincinnati-based intrauterine insemination Practice vary based on individual needs. We strive to assist intending parents by creating a financial plan that fits within their budget.
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What is IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment that involves retrieving a woman's mature eggs, fertilizing them externally, and then implanting embryos back into the uterus to increase the chances of pregnancy.
Dr. Chin performs egg extraction procedures to assess egg viability for patients to improve their fertility. Patients can opt to undergo multiple extractions for banking or choose to have one or two.
What is Genetic Testing?
Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a reproductive technology used to assess the genetic health of embryos before implantation in IVF. This screening method can identify genetic abnormalities and potentially improve the chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. It may be valuable for conditions like cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs, spinal muscular dystrophy, and also for any type of chromosomal abnormality.
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What is Hormone Monitoring?
Hormonal monitoring involves tracking the levels of various hormones in the body to assess reproductive health and determine the best course of treatment.
Through bloodwork, a custom plan for your fertility treatment can be created by the evaluation of your levels of reproductive hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH).
Hormonal monitoring is essential as it can identify discrepancies or abnormalities in hormone levels that can indicate underlying reproductive issues, such as ovulatory dysfunction or ovarian reserve decline.
In addition, monitoring can help predict ovulation timing for parents trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatments like timed intercourse or even Intrauterine (IUI).
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What is INVOcell?
INVOcell is a medical device used for fertility treatment through intravaginal culture (IVC). It involves combining a woman's eggs and a man's sperm in the device, which is then placed in the upper vaginal cavity for fertilization and incubation. This process mimics natural conception.
The INVOcell device has a small outer chamber measuring approximately 2.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm tall, with a retention device similar in diameter to a diaphragm at about 70 mm. It is widely observed that most women experience minimal discomfort during or after receiving the INVOcell treatment.
During the time INVOcell is in your body, it is best to avoid strenuous activities and things that can change body temperature, like hot baths or saunas. Dr. Chin also advises against swimming, douching, having intercourse, or inserting objects or liquids into the vagina while INVOcell is in place.
Typically, Dr. Chin will transfer a single embryo to the uterus for development, but we can discuss the option of transferring more than one embryo with you under extenuating conditions.
What Are Holistic Fertility treatments?
Holistic fertility treatments focus on improving fertility by addressing various aspects of an individual's well-being, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of health.
Dr. Chin offers acupuncture as a traditional Chinese medicine treatment This treatment can help patients address emotional and physical challenges that may affect fertility.
Acupuncture aims to facilitate energy flow throughout the body and promote overall bodily harmony. It is important to consider that fertility involves more than just the reproductive organs, as pregnancy necessitates the coordination of all bodily systems for the well-being of both mother and baby.
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