The UTMB Infertility Program has been helping couples start families for 15 years. The problem of infertility should not be faced by the patient alone, but by three people - the husband, the wife, and their physician. When all three work together to investigate the problem, there is a better chance of finding a solution and making pregnancy a reality. Infertility problems can result from either the man or woman. When to see a specialist If the woman has ever had a pelvic infection, and attempts to conceive have failed for 6 months.
Pelvic infections can cause problems with the fallopian tubes that contribute to infertility.
If attempts to conceive have failed for one year. It is a simple office procedure that determines whether a hormonal deficiency is preventing the fertilized ovum from implanting itself in the uterus. If the woman is ovulating, a hysterosalpingogram or laparoscopy can be performed to evaluate for obstruction of the fallopian tubes. A hysterosalpingogram is an X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes to determine if the tubes are open and to detect defects in the uterus lining that could be preventing implantation. It is an outpatient procedure performed by the UTMB Department of Radiology.