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Fertility Center Austin Texas
Once the diagnostic evaluation has been completed, your physician will ask you
and your partner to make a consultation appointment in order to review all of
your results
and discuss the possible treatment options. We recognize that there are many
variables that may impact the development of an optimal treatment plan. We
strongly believe that every case must be approached on an individual basis and
it is essential for us, as your care providers and advocates, to understand what
your goals and expectations may be.
Regardless of your diagnosis, you can be assured that your physician will
provide you with all feasible alternatives and describe all the benefits, risks,
and costs associated with each option. We have a wide range of treatment options
available for you and will only recommend those that we feel are appropriate to
your diagnosis and situation. Our ultimate goal is to help you bring your baby
home using the least invasive and least expensive means possible.
Every patient’s uterus is unique. Some are tilted forward (anteflexed), some are
tilted backward (retroflexed), and some are straight. Some are larger, while
others are
smaller. Some have a cervix that is partially open; some have a cervix which is
tightly closed. In order to minimize discomfort at the embryo transfer and
maximize the likelihood of success, we will usually perform a trial transfer
prior to initiating ovarian stimulation. This quick and painless office
procedure involves passing a very thin plastic catheter through the cervical
canal into the uterus. At that time, we will assess and/or measure three things:
the distance from the cervical opening to the top of the uterine cavity, the
degree.of curvature of the canal itself, and the ultimate position of the top of
the uterus. For example, if your measurement is “70/30/12”, this means that it
is 70 mm from the cervical opening to the top of the cavity, there is a 30
degree curvature in the canal, and the uterus is anteflexed. We will use this
measurement to determine where to place the embryos at the time of the actual
embryo transfer. Studies have shown that patients who have a trial transfer have
higher pregnancy rates and less difficulty at the time of the actual transfer.
www.txfertility.com
Texas Fertility Center
6500 N. Mopac Expressway,
Building 1, Suite 1200
512-451-0149
Fertility Center of San Antonio
The Fertility Center was founded in 1988 as the original, office-based fertility
program in Texas under the guiding, patient-oriented philosophy of Dr. Joseph
Martin. We have since been joined by Dr. Gregory Neal and have grown to a staff
of over 25 people; but the goal of the center continues to be to provide
state-of-the-art, effective fertility therapy in a patient-friendly and
cost-effective setting. These principles have also been embraced in the
organization and administration of the Fertility Center Laboratory. Each
laboratory staff member works diligently to provide reliable and rapid results
in our diagnostic testing program. In addition, the entire laboratory staff is
specialty-trained in human assisted reproductive technology and offers many
years of successful experience in all phases of laboratory therapeutic
intervention for infertility.
Your therapy involving assisted reproductive technology (ART) will be most
effective when a trusting partnership is formed between you, the clinical staff
and the laboratory. And this requires an understanding of both your diagnosis
and the rationale for the treatment plan we have devised for you. Does this mean
you must have in-depth scientific knowledge of your condition and treatment, a
command of every detail? Absolutely not. That, too, can become a burden. And,
after all, that is our responsibility. But you do need enough understanding of
your therapy in order to develop the trust that brings the compliance on your
part that is so necessary for success. The laboratory is a crucial component of
ART and we want you to understand and trust this aspect of your care in the
center.
The egg donation cycle must be monitored carefully by vaginal ultrasounds and
hormone testing. These tests are critical to the success of this process. You
must be available between 7:30AM and 9:30AM to come to our clinic for these
tests. Four or five visits may be required during your stimulation cycle. Exact
dates vary based on your response to the medication and the physician's
recommendations. It is extremely important that you have reliable transportation
and a flexible schedule so you may be monitored appropriately.
Once it is determined that the eggs are mature, you will be scheduled for egg
retrieval. The procedure is performed by one of our physicians at FCSA.
Anesthesia is performed by a board certified anesthesiologist.
www.fertilitysa.com
Fertility Center of San Antonio
4499 Medical Drive, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Toll-free phone: (800) 708-1869
Local phone: (210) 692-0577
Fax: (210) 692-1210
Austin Fertility Center
Dr. Youngkin began his practice in Austin in 1982 following his obstetrical,
gynecological and infertility training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
He is a founding member of the In-Vitro Fertilization Program for St. David's
Hospital which was established in 1984 and is the President-Elect of the medical
staff at St. David's Medical Center.
Dr. Youngkin has been added to the list of Texas Monthly's Super Doctors and has
been voted one of the Best Doctors in America each year from 2001 - 2008. He has
also been awarded the Distinquished Surgeon of the Year 2008.
ART means Assisted Reproductive Technology formerly referred to as IVF. In Vitro
means "in glass" and refers to the fact that fertilization takes place outside
of the
woman's body. IVF was originally developed for women who have severe tubal
damage. It also can be helpful for couples with infertility caused by pelvic
adhesions and low sperm counts. Preparation for an IVF procedure involves
stimulation of the ovaries to produce multiple eggs that are capable of
fertilization. Fertility hormones are administered at the beginning of a
menstrual cycle for this purpose. Ultrasound examinations and blood hormone
measurements carefully monitor development of the stimulation process. Dr.
Youngkin is one of the founding physicians of the St. David's IVF / ART program
and works closely with patients to establish a protocol that best fits their
individual situation. GIFT (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer), ZIFT (Zygote Intra
Fallopian Transfer), and ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) are all ART
procedures performed by Dr. Youngkin. Please call our office for a consultation.
www.austinfertilitycenter.com
805 E. 32nd Street
Austin, Tx. 78705
(512) 478-3188
Office: 512-478-3188
Fax: 512-478-5092
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