 |
Infertility and IVF Center
Traditionally, human infertility has been referred to as the "woman's problem"
ignoring the male contribution. More recent studies have revealed that in a
population of infertile couples about 40% is due to male factors, 40% is due to
female factors and the other 20% are due to female and male factors together.
However, to evaluate the
reproductive potential of a couple the physician must see the couple as a unit.
To illustrate this point further, a man with moderate infertility may never need
medical
attention if the spouse displays normal or above average fertility.
Over the past decade, knowledge and technological advances have increased the
variety and availability of procedures designed to assist infertile couples in
achieving
pregnancy. The original and most often used infertility therapy is In Vitro
Fertilization (IVF), which, along with other techniques, has substantially
increased the likelihood of couples to have babies. The Infertility & IVF Center
offers all of the advanced reproductive technologies available worldwide. Some
of these techniques will be briefly explained below.
The information generated from the quantitative and functional tests performed
at the Infertility & IVF Center is utilized by our staff to implement an
individualized infertility
treatment. The objective of our treatment is to help you and your partner
achieve pregnancy. Depending on the severity of the male factor infertility and
on the medical history of your partner we may suggest you utilize the least
invasive modalities for infertility such as intrauterine inseminations (IUI), or
In-Vitro Fertilization if the counts of motile sperm are such that a series of
IUIs may not be effective. Usually these treatments require that the male
partner should be able to provide at least two (for IVF) or five (for IUI)
million motile sperm. If the sperm counts are below the above limits, there is
still the option for sperm banking to overcome this problem. Donor semen is also
available.
IVF-ET was originally developed to treat women with tubal factor infertility.
However, it is used today to treat infertility problems due to adhesions,
endometriosis, sperm
antibodies, moderate male factor, failed GIFT cycles and unexplained
infertility. Women with at least one normal tube may wish to use GIFT or ZIFT
which provide a higher success rate.
ivfctrstl.com
3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 359C, St. Louis, MO 63131
(636) 225-5483 or toll free (877) IVF-BABY
Comprehensive Infertility Services
Dr. Witten firmly believes that the emotional, physical, and financial needs of
each patient must be integrated into their treatment plan. He will work with you
on a one-to-one basis and will customize your treatment plan, listening to your
concerns and input to meet your medical needs. Dr. Witten will personally see
you during your visit, perform office procedures himself, evaluate and discuss
your cycle, and make the necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
Dr. Witten has devoted his medical career to the practice of infertility
treatment. He is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and in
Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He
received his medical degree in South Africa from the University of Pretoria,
with an internship in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Internal Medicine at
the University of Witwatersrand. He completed a residency program in Obstetrics
and Gynecology at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, then
attended the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital for his fellowship in
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Currently, Dr. Witten is associated
with St. John's Mercy Medical Center's Department of OB/GYN and the Sher
Institute for Reproductive Medicine. At St. John's Mercy Medical Center, he is
Vice Chairman of the Department of OB/GYN and Director of the Division of
Reproductive Endocrinology.
Each year, Dr. Witten coordinates the Matt Weis Symposium that educates and
exposes faculty and resident staff to the latest advances in the field. He
regularly lectures and is a popular presenter to the general public in the area
of infertility. He has authored textbook chapters and published a number of
papers in medical journals. Dr. Witten has been named as one of the best doctors
in St. Louis by St. Louis Magazine for three years in a row (2005, 2006 and
2007).
www.achildforus.com
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
621 S. New Ballas, Suite 6005-B
St. Louis, MO 63141
Tel (314) 251-4485
Fax (314) 251-6916
IVF Clinics St. Louis :
IVF Clinics
Kansas City : IVF Clinics Columbia |
