Infertility Treatments FAQs

How your OBGYN in Brownsville, and Harlingen, TX, can help with infertility

If you have been trying to get pregnant, but have been unsuccessful, you’ve probably thought about your options for infertility treatment. Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo in Brownsville, TX, provides a wide range of obstetrics and gynecology services, including infertility treatments. He proudly serves residents of Brownsville, and Harlingen, TX.

If you are considering infertility treatment, you need to know the facts. These are just a few frequently asked questions and answers about fertility treatment:

How Common Is Infertility?

Infertility affects both men and women, and it is estimated between 10 and 15 percent of couples have infertility issues.

What Causes Infertility?

There are several factors which can cause infertility, including:

For women, having a long menstrual cycle of over 35 days, or having a short menstrual cycle of less than 21 days. Missing or irregular periods can also cause infertility issues.

For men, having a low sperm count is often a cause of infertility.

When Should We See a Doctor About Infertility?

You and your partner should seek out a fertility specialist if you have been regularly having intercourse for a year but have not become pregnant.

What Types of Medications Are Used To Treat Infertility?

Medication is a common method of treating infertility. Medications include:

• Clomiphene citrate, to stimulate your ovaries to ovulate
• Gonadotropins, to stimulate your ovaries to increase production of eggs
• Metformin, to treat infertility caused by insulin-resistance
• Letrozole, to induce you to ovulate
• Bromocriptine, to treat ovulation problems resulting from excess pituitary function

What Other Types of Infertility Treatments Are Available?

In addition to medications, your fertility specialist may recommend:

• Surgery, to remove growths which are preventing pregnancy
• Surgically reversing a tubal ligation or to open blocked fallopian tubes
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI), to place sperm inside the uterus
• Assisted reproduction (IVF), to combine the sperm and eggs in a laboratory setting and implant the embryo into the uterus

To learn more about infertility treatments, talk with an expert. Call Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo in Brownsville, TX, serving residents of Brownsville, and Harlingen, TX. You can reach him in the office by calling (956) 350-4821, so call now.