Now accepting Telehealth appointments. Schedule a virtual visit.

Skip to main content

What is infertility?

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs one of the body’s most basic functions: the conception of children. Conception is a complicated process that depends on many factors: on the production of healthy sperm by the man and healthy eggs by the woman; unblocked fallopian tubes that allow the sperm to reach the egg; the sperm’s ability to fertility the egg when they meet; the ability of the fertilized egg (embryo) to become implanted in the woman’s uterus; and sufficient embryo quality.

Lastly, for the pregnancy to continue to full term, the embryo must be healthy and the woman’s hormonal environment adequate for its development.  When just one of these factors is impaired, infertility can result.

You Might Also Enjoy...

Rev Up Your Sex Life with Votiva®

Rev Up Your Sex Life with Votiva®

It’s easy to take good sex for granted. But it requires a specific environment to make it amazing: tight muscles, healthy blood flow, strong skin tissue, and lack of pain. If you’re missing any of these critical factors, Votiva® can help. Here’s how.

Retirement Announcement from Dr. Ayers

I have enjoyed caring for your family and being a part of your fertility journey. I am retiring from the practice of Reproductive Endocrinology, my last day with Gago Center for Fertility will be on April 21st, 2019.

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.