Getting Started - Introduction & Evaluation
Dealing with infertility can be difficult. Getting help should not be frustrating or complicated. We make fertility treatment easy to understand. Our approach is very efficient so we can minimize your waiting time before treatments can begin. Let our family help you!
Free Information Sessions
We offer free information sessions to help you navigate the options for overcoming infertility. These sessions can be tailored to suit your needs. Common topics covered include an introduction to infertility and infertility treatments, financial considerations, as well as the steps involved in getting your evaluation underway. This is an excellent avenue to see our clinic and meet some of the members of our team. There is no cost or obligation involved with these sessions. You will not be pressured or judged in any way. You will not be required to provide detailed personal or medical information for these sessions. Call or email us today to schedule your free information session. These appointments will be scheduled with the staff member or members that would best fit your desired goals for the meeting. Time may also be alloted to allow you to meet with our doctor.
Free Information Seminars
We will occasionally offer free information seminars to the public. There are currently no seminars scheduled at this time. If you are seeking general information, please call our office and discuss your questions with our staff or schedule an information session to tour the facility and meet the staff. You will find our staff very welcoming and happy to answer your questions.
Dr. Zeringue holds periodic information sessions for people interested in losing weight and eating a healthier diet. These information sessions are also open to the public and have been very popular in the past. Participants will learn about making healthy choices and gain a better understanding of WHY diets work and why they do not. Please join us and learn more about the "EZ Diet" modification.
In the auditorium at Sutter Davis Hospital
Call for information on the next seminar.
Initial Visit
Your initial visit, or consultation, is a meeting with Dr. Zeringue to discuss your history, previous treatments, and problems getting pregnant. You will be asked to fill out some history information before your appointment. The initial history and exam can help guide the appropriate diagnostic tests that may be needed. Once these initial tests are completed, you will have a follow up visit to discuss the results and decide on the most appropriate treatment. Once a treatment plan has been decided, you will meet with the nursing staff to start coordinating your treatment. Specialized classes for injection instruction and details concerning IVF can be scheduled after the follow up visit. We are happy to accomodate people that desire to minimize the delay in starting treatments.
Evaluation
The evaluation of fertility problems involves assessment of several factors. The presence of sperm, eggs, open fallopian tubes, and a uterine cavity free of defects are among some of the important aspects to consider. To evaluate people's reproductive potential, several tests are performed. Among the most common tests are semen analysis, HSG, ultrasound, hormone testing, and infectious disease testing. More information can be found on each of these tests by clicking here.
Surgical evaluation of the uterine cavity and abdomen may be necessary. Click the following links to learn more about hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.
In addition to evaluating reproductive organs, other things need to be evaluated in preparation for pregnancy. A woman should have a current Pap smear as well as a general health assessment. This will provide an assessment of potential problems that may arise in pregnancy.
