Having difficulty conceiving is often an emotionally exhausting experience.
Most people have misconceptions about what options you have to help grow your family. Infertility can be treated with medicine, artificial insemination or assisted reproductive technology. Many times these treatments are combined.
Keep in mind, there is hope! Our staff is here to help you through your journey.
In Vitro Fertilization(IVF)
Formation of embryos from sperm and oocytes in the laboratory. Eggs are retrieved after the use of ovarian stimulation medications, and sperm is collected.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
This refers to technique of placing washed sperm into the uterine cavity. IUI is usually performed in combination with the use of ovulation induction or ovarian stimulation medications.
Gender Selection and Genetic Testing
If you are trying to have a child, you can consider using fertility techniques to determine your baby’s gender. Medical science can now determine the sex of an embryo before placing it in the uterus.
Male Fertility
There are more misconceptions about sperm than any other part of reproduction.
Egg Freezing
Everything changes. Life moves quickly. The future is unpredictable.
By the time we’re in our 30s most of us know these statements to be true. But one that many of us don’t realize is: Fertilty declines quickly after age 35.
Same Sex Couples
Whether using donor sperm or donor eggs and a surrogate, fertility treatment for same sex couples has gotten very Expensive. Dr. Ratcliffe is always conscious of cost for her patients and will ensure that you have the family you want without breaking the bank!
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
PCOS is a very common disorder of ovulation in women. Dr. Ratcliffe has a particular interest in PCOS and has been very successful over the past decade in its treatment.
Advanced Reproductive Therapies
IVF refers to the formation of embryos from sperm and oocytes in the laboratory. Eggs are retrieved after the use of ovarian stimulation medications, and sperm is collected by either ejaculation or aspiration techniques.
Donated Embryos
Our Success BREEDS more SUCCESS!Right now, (2020), we have more Donated Embryos than ever before!
Our high pregnancy rates from IVF mean that we have a SURPLUS of frozen embryos.
Egg Donation/Surrogacy
Egg (ovum) donation involves harvesting eggs from a donor chosen by the couple. The donor is usually between 21 and 31 years of age and thus should have a lot of good quality eggs.
Surrogacy
We work closely with select donor agencies to coordinate cycles involving ovum (egg) donation and gestational surrogacy.
Reproductive Surgery
Our physician is an expert in reproductive surgery. We perform minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
Andrology Services
We are licensed to process sperm samples in our facility. Collection facilities are present in our office for patient convenience.
Services For Cancer Patients
Cancer or cancer treatment can sometimes affect an individual’s ability to have a baby.