Planning a family is an important time for a couple. Women and men in their reproductive years can find fertility support useful if experiencing issues when trying to become pregnant.
Your care begins with a physical exam, followed by a clear discussion of your diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan if needed.
Fertility Guidance & Treatments
If you need fertility support, your primary care provider will refer you to an Avera OB/GYN or another specialist, like an endocrinologist. You can also begin the process by making an appointment with an OB/GYN specialist without a referral.
These specialists follow a diagnosis and care plan to support the best next steps in your fertility journey. Your physician will check in with you throughout the process, helping guide your care.
Private Assessment
Ask your doctor if an infertility and gynecologic health assessment could better help you understand your unique fertility patterns to address:
- Hormone disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Irregular bleeding
- Ovarian cysts
- Recurrent miscarriage
Treatment Options
Both male and female assessments inform what will be best for possible treatment options. This may mean interventions for any identified physical conditions, such as:
- Cycle monitoring to track ovulation
- Medications to support ovulation
- Minimally invasive procedures and other surgical interventions
Fertility Observation
Depending on your health and situation, couples experiencing infertility could benefit by participating in the FertilityCare program at Avera. This program:
- Increases chances of conceiving
- Uses a natural approach, with no medications or procedures
- Is considerably less expensive than other fertility options
- Is effective for spacing pregnancies and family planning
Family Planning with FertilityCare
An Avera provider trained in natural family planning, or the Creighton Model, can apply this same training to treat gynecologic conditions and reproductive health. FertilityCare™ is a method of family planning or infertility treatment according to the Catholic Church’s teaching.
Introductory Sessions
Creighton Model FertilityCare practitioners work with you through scheduled appointments and private, personalized sessions, with ongoing professional support available long term.
- A Sioux Falls class is on the second Tuesday of every month. Call 605-322-4434 to learn more.
- An Aberdeen class is on the third Tuesday of every month. Call 605-622-5730 for more information.
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How FertilityCare Works
This fertility appreciation approach is based upon a couple’s own knowledge of their naturally occurring cyclic phases of fertility and infertility. For some couples experiencing infertility, it can increase the chance of becoming pregnant by 20–40%.
This system has shown success in not only achieving and avoiding pregnancy, but also in treating infertility, chronic miscarriage, ovarian cysts and other gynecologic problems.
