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LocationsPenn Fertility Care 3701 Market Street, 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104

Penn Fertility Care at Pennsylvania Hospital801 Spruce Street Spruce Building, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107

Penn Fertility Care at Penn Health for WomenPenn Medicine at Radnor 250 King of Prussia Rd Radnor, PA 19087

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appointmentsWhen it comes to fertility care, where you turn first matters most. To make an appointment with a Penn Fertility Care specialist or for more information about any of our current clinical trials, call 800.789.PENN (7366) or log on to pennmedicine.org/fertility.

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What causes infertiLity?

Infertility may be due to problems with the female partner, male partner, or both.

female infertilityProblems with ovulation are the most common causes of female infertility. These problems can be easily diagnosed and successfully treated through drug therapy designed to stimulate ovulation, or assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization. Other causes include:

male infertilityIn 40 percent of infertile couples, a male factor is present; therefore, evaluating the male early in the process is important. Possible causes of male infertility include reduced number and poor quality of sperm, a blockage in the reproductive tract or damaged testicles.

• Age

• Cancer treatment

• Endometriosis

• Fallopian tube damage or dysfunction

• Hormone problems

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Uterine fibroids

• Weight (over or underweight)

• Other conditions

Who shouLd see a fertiLity speciaList?• Individuals under age 35 and unable

to conceive after a year of trying to get pregnant.

• Individuals age 35 and over and unable to conceive after 6 months of trying to get pregnant.

• Individuals who have lost two or more pregnancies due to miscarriage.

• When other fertility treatments have not been successful.

For many couples, conceiving a pregnancy is not as easy

as they had hoped. At Penn Fertility Care, we offer more

than hope. Our physicians diagnose and treat a full range

of fertility and reproductive conditions in an environment

of compassionate intervention, sophisticated technology,

clinical research and goal-oriented reproductive care.

Penn doctors established the first coordinated fertility

program in the Philadelphia region four decades ago.

Since then, Penn Fertility Care has become one of the

two top-funded reproductive research programs in the

nation and a national leader in reproductive research

breakthroughs. Our staff includes more board-certified

fertility specialists than any other program in the region.

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cLinicaL triaLsPatients have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. For a listing of current clinical trials, log on to pennmedicine.org/fertility/research.

penn polycystic ovary syndrome centerThe Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating women with PCOS. We focus on accurate diagnosis and offer highly specialized treatments to help women manage their disease. Patients have access to a variety of services, including hormonal treatment, fertility treatment, weight management, nutrition services, lipid management, dermatology and laser hair removal.

robotic surgeryPenn surgeons perform more robotic gynecologic surgeries than any other program in the Philadelphia region to surgically treat uterine fibroids, congenital uterine malformations, endometriosis, pelvic pain and excessive uterine bleeding. A variety of these conditions, including tubal ligation reversal, may be performed using minimally invasive or robotic-assisted surgery. The benefits of these procedures include smaller incisions, less scarring, significantly less pain, less blood loss and shorter recovery times.

fertility preservation for cancer patientsThere are a number of male and female fertility options before, during and after cancer treatment to help a woman become pregnant. Embryo or sperm freezing and donated eggs are excellent options. In addition, physicians at Penn Fertility Care are conducting clinical trials to evaluate new and improved fertility preservation methods, including egg (oocyte) freezing and ovarian tissue freezing.

preimplantation Genetic diagnosisPreimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is an option for patients undergoing IVF that screens embryos for genetic diseases before they are transferred to the uterus. PGD may be recommended to patients who have a history of heritable genetic disease or are carriers of a genetic or chromosomal abnormality. PGD can be used to assess chromosomal status and determine risk for diseases such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Down’s syndrome and other genetic conditions.

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in Vitro fertilizationPenn Fertility Care offers comprehensive in vitro fertilization services in one convenient location, including: fertility evaluation; certified on-site andrology, embrology and endocrine laboratories; available egg donors; preimplantation genetic diagnosis and in vitro fertilization. Penn Fertility Care’s IVF success rates rank among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

egg donationThe option to receive a donated egg is an excellent, medically appropriate therapy for women who have diminished ovarian function and are unable to produce their own eggs. The Donor Egg Program at Penn Fertility Care offers all egg donation services in one convenient location. Our staff of highly skilled physicians and nurses are available to answer your questions throughout the process.

counseLinG serVicesPatients involved in infertility treatment may experience psychosocial issues such as emotional stress, marital stress, depression, anxiety and anger. Our expert counseling services are designed to help you address these issues and cope with the challenges associated with infertility. We regard your mental and emotional health as an important part of your treatment.

• Comprehensive health history

• Confirmation of ovulation

• Analysis to determine the number and quality of sperm

• Measurement of hormone levels

• Evaluation of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes

• More detailed tests may be needed if the initial tests do not reveal the cause of infertility

financiaL assistanceOur staff includes full-time financial counselors available at any stage in the treatment process. In addition, Penn Fertility Care is a member of the Advanced Reproductive Care, Inc. (ARC) network, which helps make the cost of fertility treatments predictable and affordable for patients.

conditions treated:

• Absent or abnormal menstruation

• Cancer-specific fertility conditions

• Congenital disorders

• Endometriosis

• Hormone disorders

• Menstrual disorders

• Ovulation failure

• Pelvic pain

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Premature ovarian failure

• Recurrent pregnancy loss

• Tubal disease

• Uterine fibroids

fertiLity eVaLuationAfter an initial consultation with a fertility specialist, patients undergo a fertility evaluation that includes:

• Male and female fertility diagnosis and treatment

• In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART)

• Reproductive surgery (including robotic surgery)

• Endocrinology evaluation

• Donor egg program (egg donors and recipients)

• Fertility options for women with cancer

• Preconception genetic counseling

• Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

• Ultrasonography

• Urology services

• Vasectomy reversal

• Adolescent reproductive health

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