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modern fertility testing
faster and gentler
the importance of an accurate diagnosis
At MFC, we emphasize the pivotal role that a precise diagnosis plays to shape your entire fertility care experience. A thorough initial diagnostic stage establishes the necessary framework to move on to sculpting tailor-made fertility solutions for you.
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We’ve broken down genetic testing into four opportunities for maximizing the chances of having a healthy baby. Regardless of personal circumstances, everyone should consider taking advantage of the first two. The second two opportunities are applicable to specific reproductive circumstances.
Ovaries
Old School
Manual follicle counts leave room for inconsistencies and a prolonged examination
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Automated antral follicle counts ensure the most accurate information is acquired in the least amount of time
Uterus and tubes
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An X-RAY dye study such as the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) uses viscous contrast material that can be painful. Patient stress is heightened by having to travel to a radiology suite and work with new faces.
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Ultrasound and foam provide the most comfortable and quickest exam completion. Performed at MFC ExEM was FDA Approved in 2022.
Endometriosis
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Surgery to make the diagnosis of endometriosis.
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A non-surgical endometriosis test that takes just a few minutes to complete in the office (Receptiva Testing). Learn more at https://receptivadx.com/
Follicular monitoring
Old School
Manual follicle counting leads to less consistency and a longer ultrasound examination
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Computer assisted follicle mearsurment provide greater consistency and leave more time to talk with you about the exam
Sperm testing
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Sperm counts and movement don’t fully reflect the molecular processes involved with male fertility.
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The addition of DNA fragmentation testing to the male fertility evaluation provide molecular insight which the conventional microscopy misses.
an option for all answers in a single visit
MFC’s BLOOM tm ( Baseline Lining, Oviduct, Ovary and Male testing) is our single office visit comprehensive diagnostic panel to find answers to the 4 basic areas of fertility testing immediately. Over 90% of patients walk away from this visit with a definitive diagnosis.
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Thne of a comprehensive fertility evaluation. To make a baby, you must have all 4 of these testing areas free of problems. In the majority oese baseline tests are the cornerstof cases they provide a definitive diagnosis; sometimes further testing is needed. Fertility potential can also be a dynamic process, changing over time, so that sometimes it is necessary to repeat some of these “baseline” evaluations.
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The lining of the uterus is the interface between you and a future pregnancy. We want to ensure that this are is free from any interference on both a structural and molecular level. Comprehensive testing includes lining thickness, morphological pattern, contrast-enhanced images and 3D views that provide a superior angle of assessment.
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The oviducts (or fallopian tubes) transport eggs, sperm and embryos. These are a foundational element of the basic fertility work-up. MFC’s gentle approach to diagnostics leverages the latest tubal patency evaluation through simple ultrasound and ExEm Foam
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The ovaries are the supply house of eggs and a simple ultrasound can evaluate their quantity by counting structures on their surface called follicles. This evaluation (known as the antral follicle count) is essential to estimating reproductive aging and your potential response to future treatments.
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The male examination starts with a semen analysis. This test characterizes the volume, count, motility and shape (morphology) of sperm in a semen sample. The fact that semen parameters are tending lower around the globe in recent years and 50% of heterosexual couples experiencing infertility will have a male contribution, this test is absolute vital component of a thorough fertility evaluation.
This office visit takes up to 90 minutes to complete and consists of the following tests as indicated:
1. 3D pelvic ultrasound with uterine cavity imaging and saline sonogram
2. In-office tubal patency assessment by ultrasound and foam contrast (no x-rays)
3. SonoAVC antral follicle count
4. Advanced semen analysis (including DNA fragmentation)
BLOOM can only be performed on cycles days 6-10 for women with regular menstrual cycles .
digging deeper
When the above testing is not revealing answers, especially in the face of recurrent implantation failures or recurrent pregnancy losses, our attention turns to immune function. Through our partnership with Pregume, we dive into every aspect of the immune system: Parental Compatibility (HLA mismatches), Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxic Activity, Systemic Inflammation, Thrombophilia, Regulatory T cells. Autoimmunity. Learn more about
- Parental Compatibility (HLA mismatches)
- Systemic Inflammation
- Regulatory T cell
- Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxic Activity
- Thrombophilia
- Autoimmunit