December 7, 2018
As the lead medical assistant here at Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Kayla Vidal gets to walk with patients through every step of the infertility process. We call her Dr. Gelety’s right hand; she helps him with everything patients need while they’re seeking infertility treatments at our center. Some days Kayla searches…
When a woman elects to freeze her eggs, it’s typically a decision made after a great deal of debate and deliberation. Unfortunately, extensive research could lead you down a rabbit hole of myths and falsehoods about the procedure. At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, we’ve answered hundreds of questions from women who…
November 20, 2018
Whether it’s your first fertility treatment cycle or you’ve been at it for a year, it’s heartbreaking when a procedure doesn’t work. With October being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we wanted to take the time to remind you that an unsuccessful cycle does not need to end your pregnancy journey. At the…
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the solution for the millions of people across the country who are affected by infertility. During the procedure, the sperm and egg are mixed and incubated in a lab, and the resultant embryos are then inserted into the woman’s uterus. At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility,…
September 27, 2018
With the conversation around surrogacy becoming more open, more couples are having honest discussions about what might be their only option for having a baby. Surrogacy isn’t a very common procedure, but it can be a solution for women who cannot carry a pregnancy because it would kill them, or who don’t have a uterus and cannot carry a…
Quite often, when couples who are having difficulty getting pregnant come into the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility for the first time, they arrive with certain perceptions about treatment. Many of them have only heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and hormone supplements, and exhale a sigh of relief when we introduce intrauterine…
At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, we specialize in helping women get pregnant when they’ve had difficulty conceiving naturally. Dr. Timothy Gelety and the rest of the team at the AZCREI were able to help one woman achieve a pregnancy after she had unsuccessfully been trying for more than two years. When…
Usually when couples first visit us at the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, they already have a strong idea of whom they want to parent their child. It’s a decision they’ve already discussed, but many times, male couples don’t consider the option of having both partners parent their future children. Women have the…
The success and widespread use of fertility treatment has given many women the freedom and option to delay starting their families until they’re well into their late 30s and even early 40s. In fact, we’re seeing a significant shift in the birthing trends in the population where women are waiting until later in life to…
With a situation as important and involved as treating infertility, you want to make sure you’re consulting a team who is going to best help you have a healthy, happy baby. Every fertility clinic will have its own advantages and qualities, so choosing one can be complicated. There are certain aspects to look for that…