It happens. You get the feeling. You’re ready to start a family. So you start trying. And trying. But nothing’s happening yet. You’re starting to wonder whether the stork needs directions! But don’t worry, it doesn’t necessarily mean something’s wrong. It might just mean you could use a little help. The standard advice in the […]
Tag: Infertility
A Mother’s Story
Lena, a patient in our El Paso fertility clinic, shared her story with us recently. After the birth of a son in 2012, she experienced “unexplained infertility” also known as secondary infertility, in trying to conceive another child. At 36, she was referred to an El Paso fertility doctor and spent more than two years […]
The Impact of Age on a Woman’s Fertility
In previous decades, most women had completed childbearing by their mid to late 30s; today, many women in their 30s are just beginning to try to get pregnant, having completed their education and established their careers. The peak of a woman’s ability to conceive occurs in her early 20s, when the female reproductive system functions […]
Infertility in Men: The Forgotten Male
Men may feel like the forgotten one in the process of fertility treatment, and they are almost always the last one to be considered when we think about the strain and emotional stress that couples go through on the “fertility train”. Dr. Lee Caperton, our reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, personally understands what men encounter […]
How Lifestyle Contributes to Infertility
Most of the information about how lifestyle affects fertility focuses on females. While male lifestyle choices may affect fertility, there is less research on how mens’ lifestyle habits impact pregnancies or births. Studies show that choices made before and during pregnancy impact fertility and the fetus that a woman carries. Lifestyle, age and diet all […]
Male Fertility: Vasectomy Reversal
At Caperton Fertility Institute (CFI), we want you to know that we deeply understand the pain and suffering that men go through when the process of getting pregnant with their partner is unsuccessful. While there can be several causes, let’s look at one of the common reasons that a man is not fertile– a previous vasectomy. […]
Low Sperm Count
At Caperton Fertility Institute, we are the Southwest region’s most experienced fertility center, treating infertility issues in men and women. While treatment of male infertility is not typically seen as the starting point in the journey to solve infertility issues, fertility tests in men are an important part of determining the course of treatment in […]
Full Hearts, High Hopes: Infertility Journey
We are at a loss for words to convey how moved we are by our patients this National Infertility Awareness Week. Your stories resonate with us deeply and we know your reflections inspire hope in others trying to conceive. We are eternally grateful to be on this journey with you, to be able to care […]
A Look at Secondary Infertility
Infertility comes in many shapes and sizes and can be painful, frustrating and taxing regardless of the situation. For men and women who struggle to get pregnant after naturally conceiving, secondary infertility can be confusing and very difficult. What is Secondary Infertility? Secondary infertility is defined as “The inability to become pregnant or carry a […]
The Two Week Wait
Arguably, the most nerve-wracking part of the IVF process is the fabled “Two Week Wait.” For those who are new to IVF, this is the period between the embryo transfer and the time that the woman receives the results of her first pregnancy test. The type of pregnancy test that is administered following IVF is a […]