Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

If you need assistance growing your family, diagnosing irregular periods, or managing midlife hormonal changes, you can count on UMass Memorial. Our program is home to leading fertility specialists (reproductive endocrinologists) who deliver a broad range of personalized services. You also receive ongoing support from highly skilled nurses who are with you every step of the way.

Conditions We Treat

The primary condition we treat is infertility. Our services are for people who may be having difficulty getting pregnant due to conditions such as: 

• Diminished ovarian reserve (fewer eggs in your ovaries compared to other people your age)
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
• Repeated pregnancy loss
• Uterine fibroids and other anomalies

We also offer services for adults who are not immediately planning pregnancy, including: 

• Irregular periods
• Management of PCOS
• Management of menopause symptoms

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Services

We are one of the few Central Massachusetts programs providing comprehensive infertility treatment. Offerings include:

Fertility testing

We begin your journey with a complete evaluation — including medical history, testing, and insurance guidance. We offer different types of testing based on your needs: 

• Ovarian reserve testing
• Uterine cavity evaluation
• Tubal evaluation
• Semen analyses
• Genetic carrier screening

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

You may benefit from IUI if:

• You have irregular periods or do not ovulate.
• You have unexplained infertility.
• There is a mild male factor.

Before your IUI, your provider may prescribe oral medication to promote ovulation in people who do not produce eggs on their own. The IUI procedure will take place when you are ovulating.

During an IUI, your provider washes the semen sample and places it into the uterus using a small catheter (insemination). This procedure typically takes just a few minutes.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) 

We are the only IVF Center  in Worcester County, so you benefit from care close to home. You may need IVF treatment if:

• You have structural issues with the fallopian tubes.
• You have diminished ovarian reserve.
• You have endometriosis.
• There is male infertility.
• You have not conceived from other fertility treatments such as IUI.

Treatment involves retrieving an egg, fertilizing it with sperm and implanting the embryo into the uterus. Our IVF lab, where many parts of this service take place, is across the hall from our patient clinic, making the process as convenient as possible.  

Emotional Support and Reproductive Psychiatry

Our team has open and honest conversations with you about treatment progress and provides heartfelt guidance on the next steps of care. Some people also benefit from the services of our reproductive psychiatrist. This mental health provider specializes in the unique needs of people undergoing fertility treatment.

Inclusive Infertility Care

Reproductive endocrinologists regularly provide personalized services to individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community. One of our most common offerings for LGBTQIA+ couples is insemination with donor sperm.

Additional Infertility Services

Our reproductive endocrinology services also include: 

• Egg freezing for medical or elective reasons
• Embryo banking
• Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy or monogenic disorders

About the Massachusetts Family Preservation Law

This law mandates insurance coverage for certain fertility services, including IVF. Eligible individuals also include same-sex couples who wish to conceive. These policies make it easier to access our infertility services.