Other Conditions With training in
both gynecology and endocrinology, Dr. Gail F. Whitman-Elia has many years of
experience treating infertile couples and individuals with endocrine disorders
influencing the reproductive system. The doctor will provide you with the most
appropriate medical and/or surgical care for your specific condition, which may
include:
- Female infertility
- Male infertility
- Habitual Abortion
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Hirsutism
- Menstrual Disturbances
- Galactorrhea
- Genital tract abnormalities
- PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
- Premature ovarian failure
- Difficult menopause
- Disorders of puberty and sexual
development
- Ovulation induction and intrauterine
insemination
- Donor Insemination
Male Factor
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As a woman, if your goal is to become pregnant with your husband
or male partner’s sperm, one of the first things we’ll need to do is
assess his reproductive health. That’s because an estimated 30 to 40
percent of infertile couples have difficulty conceiving because of an issue
related to the male partner. In reproductive medicine, this is known as
“male factor infertility.”
We offer a variety of services to
evaluate and treat male factor infertility. Dr. Whitman-Elia works closely with
our urology consultant to give the men in our care highly specialized
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This area of infertility brings with it
some emotional and psychological considerations unique to men. We know that
often, men feel that their fertility issues are negative reflections of their
masculinity or their ability to be good providers. Please, rest assured that we
understand these dynamics.
We make sure our male patients understand
that this is a health issue only – and one that can likely be resolved.
Your partner is also sure to appreciate the way we approach men’s care.
We’re discreet and sensitive at all times, with respect for privacy,
dignity and the ever-changing emotional needs of our patients.
Here’s a brief look at some of the
many services we provide our male patients:
- Routine semen analysis
- Anti-sperm antibody testing
- 24-hour motility testing
- Semen washing for intrauterine
insemination (IUI)
- TESE – testicular sperm
extraction
When these or any other tests or
treatments are necessary, our professional staff will be here to answer
questions and to make sure everyone is informed and comfortable about the
process. We encourage your husband or partner to call us any time to discuss
his concerns.
We are located in
West Columbia, South Carolina, but we have
provided world class results to infertility patients from around the globe,
including nearby areas such as Charleston, Greenville, Aiken, and Florence,
South Carolina, as well as Augusta, Georgia. If you are interested in fertility
treatments such as IVF and ICSI, please contact Dr. Whitman-Elia today!
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