Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

Fertility Access Program We believe that every person should have the opportunity to pursue their dream of parenthood. With Fertility Access, you have the peace of mind knowing that  80% of participants take home a baby .   4 Reasons to Choose Fertility Access Easy access. Fertility Access makes paying for IVF treatment simple and stress-free, so you can focus on building you family.   Track record of success. 80% of patients who complete the program take home a baby.     Peace of mind. With the cost of treatment taken care of, you can focus on what’s most important – building your family! You save money. By bundling your IVF cycles with a Fertility Access program, you can save up to 40% on your treatment costs. Ready? Connect with Fertility Access to learn more. The Fertility Access program is designed to give you peace of mind throughout your fertility journey. Call  1-800-USF-9203 ...

  As the success rates for cancer treatments continue to rise, more and more patients are living long, active lives. While cancer treatments have allowed patients to survive at higher rates, they also can have a negative impact on fertility. Fertility Preservation for Women Before Cancer Treatment Chemotherapy and radiation have both been shown to negatively affect the fertility of both men and women, often damaging eggs and possible leaving the woman infertile. Freezing a woman’s eggs, or embryos created using sperm from her partner or an anonymous donor, can provide women with the chance to have a biological child in the future. Fertility Preservation Process: Fertility specialists of CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) will induce the maturation of the eggs and retrieve them as would be done for an IVF cycle If the patient does not have a partner, or would prefer not to use donor sperm, we would then freeze her eggs through a process called vitrification...

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is one of several infertility treatments that uses a small catheter to insert “washed” sperm directly into the uterus in a process similar to a pap smear. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of good sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a procedure first successfully utilized in 1978 in which a woman’s ovaries are stimulated with fertility drugs to produce multiple mature eggs, which are then removed from her body and are fertilized in the laboratory with her partner’s (or donor) sperm. The resulting embryos are cultured for three to five days, at which point the best 1 or 2 embryos are then transferred back into her uterus. Donor Egg IVF Patients in need of viable eggs have the option of working with an agency to select an egg donor. Many factors will be taken into account when choosing a donor...

  There are many decisions to make on your journey to becoming a parent. Which infertility clinic is a good fit? What treatments are you willing to undergo? Is it better to transfer fresh or frozen embryos for IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)? Luckily, your treatment team can help guide you to the choices that are right for you, and Dr. Walid Saleh of SIRM Dallas in Dallas, Texas can give you some insight into the pros and cons of fresh versus frozen embryo transfer below. A Fresh Perspective All embryos start out fresh. In a woman’s initial IVF cycle, she takes medication to first “quiet” the ovaries followed by medication to stimulate them to produce extra eggs. After the eggs have been surgically retrieved, they are fertilized. The resulting embryos grow in a special incubator until they are ready to be transferred to the uterus. In most cases, one embryo is selected for transfer and the remaining embryos are frozen. Fresh cycles were, for decades, the gold standard…until the la...

  Egg donation can be a life-altering experience for both the donor and the recipient. It is an act of generosity that will affect all involved for years to come. More and more women are choosing to donate their eggs, and it’s a path that’s becomingly increasingly popular among those who wish to grow their families. Dr. Walid Saleh of CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) breaks down what’s involved in donating eggs, receiving donated eggs, and the impact felt on both ends of the process. The Egg Donation Process Recipients There are a number of reasons a woman may turn to egg donation in her quest to have a child. From decreased ovarian reserve to multiple failed IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) cycles to a history of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Thanks to IVF technology we’re able to effectively overcome these fertility challenges by creating a pregnancy using a donated egg. There are three types of egg donors. The first would be someone you know, like a friend or relative. While this i...

  The holidays can be a stressful time even under the best circumstances, but when you’re dealing with Infertility, the holidays can bring up a flood of emotions. Being surrounded by children and well-meaning relatives telling you to “just relax” can be a source of anxiety and sadness for couples dealing with infertility. Dr. Walid Saleh of SIRM Dallas in Dallas, Texas has five tips for couples coping with infertility during the holidays. 1. Make Choices You’ve decided to grow your family, and the road has not been as easy as you’d hoped. Dealing with infertility during the holidays can be difficult, so it’s important to make choices about what you can handle. If you’re scheduled to undergo fertility treatments over the holidays, consider putting them on hold until the stress of the holidays has passed. This is especially true if you’ll be traveling – having to juggle travel arrangements along with doctors’ appointments and injections won’t help your stress levels. 2. Take ...

IVF or in vitro fertilization has been an important part of people’s lives for years and can help individuals conceive children despite fertility issues. The IVF journey can be hard and confusing, especially when it comes to the timeline. "How long does the IVF process take?" is one of the most commonly asked questions about starting IVF and it varies based on the person. This article will act as a general guideline for what to expect through an IVF journey with the Center for Reproductive Endocrinology in Dallas, Texas:   Physician Consultation The first step is to have a consultation scheduled with an IVF specialist to discuss the IVF process and treatment plan for an individual case. This is the stage for you to raise more specific questions about your upcoming experience. The more communicative you are with your physician, the more it will help you determine what you need for your IVF journey to be as successful as possible.   Financial Consultation A financ...