Fertility Consultation
Fertility Consultations at UVM Health
If you are interested in fertility treatment, your first visit to University of Vermont Health's Center for Reproductive Medicine is a fertility consultation to talk about your family building goals and collect the information we need to personalize your care.
During your visit, you will meet with board-certified reproductive endocrinologists and clinical embryologist who specializes in reproductive and hormone-related conditions. Your care team also includes nurses and staff who help you navigate treatment. We work together to provide first-class care in a supportive and compassionate environment.
Why Choose UVM Health?
We offer:
- Experienced providers: Our team includes urologists and board-certified reproductive endocrinologists with extensive experience in treating fertility problems.
- State-of-the-art facility: Our modern center meets all your diagnostic and treatment needs. Features include a dedicated operating room and high-tech in vitro fertilization (IVF). We also have an advanced 3D ultrasound imaging machine for diagnosing fertility problems.
- High-quality care: Our center maintains memberships and certifications in leading national organizations. These efforts demonstrate our dedication to the highest level of training, experience, patient care, quality and reporting.
- Inclusive services: Our team has a strong commitment to diversity in all its forms. We provide exceptional care for single people and same-sex couples of all races, ethnicities, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.
Who Needs a Fertility Consultation?
A fertility consultation is an entry point to fertility treatment. Our services include medications, surgery, IVF, sperm retrieval procedures and fertility preservation. We also provide care if you plan to use an egg donor or sperm donor and can help you create embryos if you plan to use a gestational carrier (surrogate).
If you are not sure whether you should have a fertility evaluation, we encourage you to make an appointment. Our caring providers can help you find out more about your fertility and provide guidance and support.
Common Causes of Infertility
- Low egg count
- Endometriosis
- Sperm problems
- Ovulation disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Tubal or uterine scarring
- Uterine fibroids
We also offer fertility consultations for people with inherited genetic conditions, same-sex and transgender couples, and individuals interested in single parent procreation.
Normally, I feel overwhelmed by medical information, but after speaking with this team I felt like I could truly wrap my mind around my condition for the first time. I'm very grateful for the information and care that I received.
What to Expect from a Fertility Consultation
The goal of a fertility consultation is to develop a customized plan of care to help you reach your reproductive goals. The visit typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes and includes a review of your medical history. Your provider may perform a physical exam and set up diagnostic testing, such as:
An ultrasound allows us to evaluate your uterus, uterine lining and ovaries. Depending on where you are in your cycle, we may also do other tests at the same time. A saline sonogram is an ultrasound test that assesses your uterine cavity and fallopian tubes. To enhance the images, we place a saline fluid in your uterus using a thin tube inserted through your vagina and cervix. An antral follicle count ultrasound estimates how many eggs you have in your ovaries.
We use this test to look at your fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from your ovaries to your uterus. It involves taking an X-ray after injecting dye through your cervix into your uterus. The dye flows from your uterus to your fallopian tubes and helps us identify any abnormalities.
These tests check how well your ovaries are working. They include ultrasound imaging, blood hormone tests on different days of your menstrual cycle, and anti-Mullerian hormone testing (an indirect measure of how many eggs may remain in the ovaries).
A semen analysis evaluates the quality (sperm count and motility) and quantity (volume) of semen a person produces. After you have completed the necessary tests, we will meet with you again to review your results. Our providers help you fully understand your treatment options so you can make the best choice for you.
Awards & Certifications
American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) Accreditation
We are the only center in Vermont accredited by the AIUM for reproductive endocrinology and infertility. This accreditation means our sonographers and physicians have extensive training and ongoing evaluation of their imaging by an independent authority.
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Nursing Center of Excellence
Our designation as an ASRM Nursing Center of Excellence recognizes the expertise of our nursing team in providing high quality reproductive endocrinology and infertility care.
College of American Pathologists (CAP)-Certified Reproductive Laboratory
CAP certification demonstrates our commitment to meeting evidence-based laboratory guidelines and providing accurate testing and results.
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) Membership
SART membership shows we meet national standards for reporting, experience, infertility care and IVF.
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111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 4
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
