Endometriosis (or, “endo”) is a common health problem for women; in fact, it affects at least 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 to 49. That’s more than 6.5 million women in the U.S. alone! Worldwide, it’s estimated that the condition affects 176 million women. Many women who have endometriosis are able…
If you’ve scheduled a consultation at Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, then you’ve probably met Emily Liscum, our office supervisor. She’s been an integral part of our team for almost six years and is one of the first people you’ll meet as you start your infertility journey with us. Emily’s is a woman…
Shelise and Jessica are having twins! “Our son is ready for his brother,” Jessica gushed. “He’s not excited for his sister, but he’s excited for his brother.” The couple came all the way from El Paso, Tex., to work with Dr. Gelety and our team at Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. We asked…
May 29, 2019
Your Options After Tubal Ligation
At Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, tubal ligation is one of the most common reasons for referral of patients who are thinking of having another child. There are several options for “permanent sterilization,” which many women and couples choose to use as birth control, but the most common is tubal ligation, also known…
The infertility journey can be extremely difficult. Every person copes with the stress in a different way, but it’s important to know there is no “right” way to deal with the anxiety, depression, and other emotions that are related to infertility. At Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, our mission is to help our…
At Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, women from all walks of life come into our office to have their eggs frozen. More often than not, the common theme between all of them is the realization that they wish they would have done it sooner. Many come in asking themselves: Why have I waited…
Every person’s journey to pregnancy and a baby will look different. Some couples are able to conceive naturally without a problem, others may need to go through hormone stimulation or in vitro fertilization. For some women, using an egg donor to achieve a pregnancy will be the best option. Using an egg donor allows a…
When couples have a particularly difficult time getting pregnant, and IVF does not work, they often think all hope is lost. While IVF is generally successful, it’s not the last or ultimate option to overcoming infertility. Sometimes, the cause of infertility has to do with the sperm, not necessarily the woman, egg, or uterus, and…
At Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, we recognize that every patient has their own story. While infertility is a struggle they all share, their plan, solution, and path to having a baby are all unique. No matter what the issue might be, we realize that a patient’s wishes and comfort need to come…
February 27, 2019
Patient Profile: How We Helped One Woman Overcome PCOS to Have a Baby
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal abnormalities in young women. It sometimes manifests as weight gain and excessive hair growth and will usually result in irregular menstrual cycles—which can lead to infertility. Women are typically diagnosed with PCOS as teenagers and will begin taking a form of birth control to…