Complimentary Services
Nutritional
Education
Proper diet and exercise are important for ideal reproductive
functioning. Women who are significantly overweight or underweight may
have difficulty getting pregnant. Recognizing that nutrition plays an
important role in reproduction we offer nutritional counseling by a
registered dietitian.
Emotional
Counseling
Infertility and the treatment can be very stressful at times. We offer
emotional counseling with a licensed counselor who has many years
experience with Infertility and offers the Mind and Body Program
developed at Harvard. Two study groups with similar infertilities
undergoing infertility treatment in Boston showed the Mind and Body
program participants had an increase of pregnancy rates up to 60%
compared to those who did not participate in the Mind and Body program.
Acupuncture Therapy
For the patients who wish for a more holistic approach accupuncture
therapy can be used to complement their infertility treatment.
Urological Consulting Services for Sperm Retrieval/Aspirations - TESA, MESA, PESA
Urologists specializing in sperm retrieval/aspiration techniques are
available to perform these procedures at ICH in order to obtain sperm
that can not be otherwise ejaculated in a patient's semen due to
obstructions, illnesses, previous vasectomies, congenital disorders
etc. Sperm retrieved in this manner is generally used in conjunction
with IVF/ICSI procedures.
Financial
Counseling
Finding out if your insurance will cover infertility treatment can be
difficult to do. Our experienced financial staff consultants are ready
to assist you in understanding your policy and helping you get the
answers you need some insurance plans state no Infertility coverage
when in fact they may cover some testing and treatment. Several finance
companies now specialize in short and long term loans for infertility
treatment and offer competitive rates for those who qualify. Private
consultation and applications can be sent from your home via phone or
email directly to these finance companies. Contact our office to
discuss the financial options and plans available to you.