Why choose Pacific NW fertility?
Fertility care is more than medications and procedures. The emotional wellness of our patients is very important to the providers and staff here at Pacific NW Fertility.
Why choose pnwf?
PNWF has helped build families with a combination of the latest technology and research and compassionate care since 2005 and we look forward to helping you. Some patients excited to get a jumpstart on their evaluation may use this guide to ask their primary care provider or OBGYN to order tests before their visit at PNWF.
Who can benefit from the mind/body fertility program?
The Mind/Body Fertility Program is taught by Carol Knoph and helps patients: A wide range of people can benefit from this program, including, women who are having difficulty conceiving, including those being treated with IUI, IVF, and donor cycles, or other therapies may benefit from this program.
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What is parent support in Puget Sound?
Parent Support of Puget Sound is a patient centered non-profit organization that organization support groups for people with miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.
Who is the author of the book Conquering Infertility?
Conquering Infertility: Dr. Alice Domar’s Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Coping with Infertility. By Alice Domar and Alice Lesch Kelly
What is the first day of a fertility test?
Your fertility evaluation includes tests to evaluate the health of your ovaries. These tests include blood work, usually drawn early in your menstrual (typically days 2, 3 or 4). Sometimes an ultrasound of the ovaries is also done to look at the number of antral follicles (potential eggs for the month). At PNWF, we consider Day 1 of your cycle to be the first day of full menstrual flow that starts before 9:00pm. If full flow starts after this time, the next day is day 1. This does not include days of spotting.
Can you get pregnant with abnormal sperm?
While abnormal results decrease the chances of fertilization – this does not mean pregnancy is not possible or that the health of your baby will be affected. As long as sperm can be obtained, then pregnancy can be possible with specialized fertility treatments. Your provider will review your results with you at your visit, along with recommendations for next steps going forward. In some cases, a referral to a Urologist may be recommended.
Does Pacific NW Fertility have a donor egg bank?
If you are considering using donor eggs to conceive, Pacific NW Fertility offers the full range of services to meet your needs. Pacific NW Fertility is home to an extremely successful and comprehensive Donor Egg Program which includes the SIMPLIFY Donor Egg Bank as well as our fresh Donor Egg Program. Our donors are carefully screened by PNWF professionals and meet the highest standards for physical, genetic and mental health. Having all of these services under one roof is rare and reduces the anxiety and cost associated with patients coordinating much of their own care.
Who wrote "Not Pregnant"?
Not Pregnant: A Companion for The Emotional Journey of Infertility by Cathie Quillet. The author shares her own journey through infertility and miscarriage and with warmth giving others permission to feel how they feel and heal.
Is fertility treatment emotionally or physically exhausting?
Fertility treatment has the potential to be an emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting experience. Fertility care is more than medications and procedures. The emotional wellness of our patients is very important to the providers and staff here at Pacific Northwest Fertility. Although research studies find that stress does not directly cause infertility or alter the success of fertility treatments, the ups and downs of difficulty conceiving and miscarriages can certainly have a significant emotional impact. Below you will find some resources for support. Ask us for more – we’re here to help.
What is the name of the test that measures the hormones that predict a woman's ovarian reserve?
A blood test that measures the hormones that predict a woman’s ovarian reserve. Hysterosalpingogram. Sometimes referred to as a dye test – this helps determine if there is a blockage or other abnormality of the fallopian tubes or uterus, which would prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
Is personal information shared?
Your personal information will never be shared. We may check in on you but you can be assured that your information is considered private and confidential.
What is Pacific NW fertility?
Pacific NW Fertility is home to an extremely successful and comprehensive Donor Egg Program which includes the SIMPLIFY Donor Egg Bank as well as our fresh Donor Egg Program. Our donors are carefully screened by PNWF professionals and meet the highest standards for physical, genetic and mental health. Having all of these services under one roof is rare and reduces the anxiety and cost associated with patients coordinating much of their own care.
When did Pacific NW Fertility start its own egg bank?
Pacific NW Fertility established its own Donor Egg Bank in 2009 to provide our patients with another, lower cost option to build their family. Since then, our laboratory has been perfecting the process of vitrifying and warming eggs. By 2013 when egg freezing was no longer considered experimental, we had already celebrated over 100 babies. To keep quality high and to best support the needs of our patients, we have focused on using frozen eggs to guarantee the development of high-quality blastocysts.
What are the profiles of egg donors?
The profiles of the egg donors include the donor’s personal and family medical history and physical characteristics, genetic carrier testing results, personal essays as well as photos of the donor.
Can you see your donor egg profile online?
Our egg donor profiles, both for our fresh Donor Egg Program and for SIMPLIFY can be viewed online. You will be given access to this database after having a consultation with our Collaborative Reproduction or SIMPLIFY Egg Bank team. Our specialized care team can help you select a donor and assist you with next steps in the treatment cycle. Sometimes, genetic testing of the sperm provider (s) is necessary to confirm a match.
Is Pacific NW Fertility a donor egg program?
The Donor Egg Program at Pacific NW Fertility has welcomed patients from across the country and around the globe. We have been pleased to help many Canadians build their families using donor eggs, since egg donation has been restricted in their home country for many years.
