The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS) at the UConn Health Center will be marking National Infertility Awareness week (April 21 – 27) by sponsoring free fertility assessments on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its offices in the Dowling South Building on the Health Center campus in Farmington.
Participants will complete a brief questionnaire about their gynecological, obstetrical, fertility and medical history and undergo a blood draw for an Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test. AMH testing is considered to be a strong indicator of fertility potential.
Once the result of the AMH blood tests are received (about two weeks later), The Center will follow up with participants with a scheduled 15 minute phone call from a member of the clinical team to discuss the questionnaire and AMH results. All this will be at no cost to the participant.
More information about the free fertility assessments:
● Open to women 30-42 years old
● Food and drink will not impact results
● Blood will be drawn and sent out for testing free of charge
● Test can be performed any time during menstrual cycle
● Birth control will not affect the results
● Participants will receive a complimentary gift bag
● Beverages and snacks will be available
● Visit will last 15-30 minutes
● Participants will be seen as walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis
In today’s society, age-related infertility is becoming more common because, for a variety of reasons, many women wait until their 30s to begin their families. Even though women today are healthier and taking better care of themselves than ever before, improved health in later life does not offset the natural age-related decline in fertility. It is important to understand that fertility declines as a woman ages due to the normal age-related decrease in the number of eggs that remain in her ovaries. This decline may take place much sooner than most women expect. This free fertility assessment is intended to help women better understand where they are on the curve and better understand the options available to them.
The UConn Health Center was one of the first academic medical centers to establish an IVF program which started in the early 1980’s and has grown to be the largest fertility center in the state with nearly 1000 cycles completed in the last year.
For more information about CARS or for more details about this event, call 860-679-4580 or go to www.uconnfertility.com.
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