How advanced fertility surgery can correct anatomical barriers to conception
For patients struggling with infertility, David T. Vandermolen, M.D., M.S., employs leading-edge therapies to remove barriers to conception. In most cases, traditional treatments, such as infertility medication, IUI or IVF, will produce the desired results. Sometimes, our Northern Louisiana fertility clinic doctor will move to advanced fertility surgery to give our patients the best shot at parenthood.
Understanding the many barriers to conception
The female reproductive system is an intricate, complex system. Any disruption to the routine processes can create issues for women trying to conceive. Some women develop certain anatomical abnormalities, such as fibroids, scarring or tubal blockages, which can decrease the chances for a healthy pregnancy.
In our Northern Louisiana fertility clinic, we use the latest technology – including advanced fertility surgery – to improve the odds for success. With this treatment, Dr. Vandermolen can address physical barriers to pregnancy, such as endometriosis, uterine septum and other anatomical abnormalities. Most of the time, these surgeries pave the way for our patients to achieve their goals for motherhood.
How to determine if advanced fertility surgery is warranted
Before deciding on any specific course of treatment, Dr. Vandermolen will complete a full fertility evaluation for our patients – and their partners, if applicable – including blood work, ultrasound and a physical exam. The results of these tests will pinpoint what direction he needs to take with fertility treatment.
Dr. Vandermolen uses advanced fertility surgery to diagnose and repair several common causes of female infertility.
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Pelvic adhesions
- Uterine polyps
- Fallopian tube blockages
- A septum or scarring in the uterus
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery
With options such as laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and endoscopy, Dr. Vandermolen can effectively remove many barriers to conception. These minimally invasive surgeries enable him to visualize the reproductive system and then repair damage during the same procedure. Less-invasive fertility surgery lessens recovery time, minimizes anesthesia risk, reduces the need for traditional incisions, and improves accuracy during the procedure. In some cases, depending on the cause involved, surgery is strongly needed, and in other cases, a choice between surgery or assisted reproduction, such as IVF, can be made by the patient with guidance from Dr. Vandermolen.
Reproductive medicine continues to develop and change. The team at ArkLaTex Fertility stays abreast of the latest improvements and techniques, including the use of advanced fertility surgery. Contact our Northern Louisiana fertility clinic to schedule an appointment.