Infertility affects 11% of all women and nearly 15% of all couples aren’t pregnant after a year of trying. Many causes of infertility are treatable, but it’s important not to wait longer than six months to a year without consulting Dr. Anna Le at Annandale Ob-Gyn so you can get a thorough evaluation and early treatment of potential problems. If you have any questions about infertility, or you’d like preconception counseling, call one of the offices in Annandale or Alexandria, Virginia, or book an appointment online.
"Dr Anna Le was very knowledgeable and at the same time very kind and considerate."
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"Dr. Le and her staff were all phenomenal! I really appreciated getting an ultrasound then and there and not have to wait to make a follow up appt. She understood all my concerns and provided honest feedback. I'm excited to have found this practice!"
"I've never been to an OB/GYN. I was REALLY impressed. The doctor really listened to my problems and her plan of action is really reasonable. I was totally at ease & I will absolutely be back in the future. The staff was so polite, and the building was really clean. I felt like I was in great hands."
"Shara is wonderful! She is the only provider that has ever made me feel comfortable at an OBGYN."
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"I love all the staff and doctors at Annandale OBGYN! They're all so amazing."
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"Amazing staff, I fully trusted everyone with my pregnancy."
"I have been to three separate OBGYN offices over the last three years, and have come away dissatisfied, or even horrified, at some of the experiences. I visited Annandale OBGYN this week and it was everything the other businesses were not - professional, clean, timely, informative, and attentive."
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"Dr. Le was very warm, thoughtful, knowledgeable with excellent bedside manners. Her staffs was so friendly and helpful. They always made us feel welcomed and the care was so personable. Just one word: Outstanding!!!"
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"Amazing staff and service. Everyone is very nice and attentive, I would highly recommend this place to a friend or anyone who is looking for an Ob-Gyn doctor. The office has staff that speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and English."
"After calling numerous Gyn offices & never had staff call me back, I was able to get an appointment quickly at Annandale Gyn. Staff very nice to work me into their schedule. Dr. Awad is a very pleasant, professional doctor. His manner was empathetic & concerned."
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"My research paid off. She is amazing in so many ways. Listening carefully, taking me seriously, and making sure my questions were all answered are what make her unique in a medical field of in and out patients. The office staff is fabulous too. I had an issue with my prescription and her staff quickly solved the problem in minutes over the phone. She is a 'unicorn' in the OBGYN world!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients."
"Great staff, everyone was very efficient and personable, had a great first impression and their time wait was very short!"
"Been coming to Dr. Le for more than 12 years. She has delivered all my children and each one was unique. She’s not only your Dr but she is also My moral support and she is like my family. Will never go anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Le"
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients. Her knowledge and care for her patients go beyond expectations- 5 stars!"
"It is a nice centre. I am happy with their services, they are quick in providing ultrasounds etc because can actually provide the ultrasound service in the same appointment which is time saving. All the doctors are wonderful."
"Excellent doctor and staff. From beginning to end the staff was courteous and the doctor very knowledgeable."
When are you considered infertile?
Women who are younger than 35 are considered infertile when they haven’t become pregnant after at least one year of having regular, unprotected sex. If you’re older than 35, you’re considered to be infertile if you’re not pregnant after six months of trying to get pregnant.
Both partners can have health problems that affect their ability to conceive. In fact, women and men have an equal chance of being the cause of their infertility. In one-third of couples, the cause can’t be pinpointed or both partners have underlying issues that contribute to infertility.
Why is your age an important factor in infertility?
Age is a factor for both men and women, but the impact is greater in women. Simply put, you have a higher risk of infertility as you get older.
A woman’s ability to have a baby peaks between the ages of 20-30. You’re half as fertile in your 30s and after you reach 40 years of age, your ability to get pregnant goes down every month.
What causes infertility?
Polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis are two of the most common causes of female infertility. It’s estimated that 25-50% of women who can’t get pregnant have endometriosis. Other gynecological conditions that lead to infertility include blocked fallopian tubes, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cysts.
Infertility in men is typically due to not having enough sperm or having sperm that can’t fertilize an egg. Couples are also less likely to conceive when the man is over the age of 40.
You can be infertile and not have a physical problem, but many issues have an influence on fertility. Stress may affect ovulation, while being overweight, smoking cigarettes, and taking certain medications can all affect your fertility.
How is infertility treated?
Your doctor at Annandale Ob-Gyn & Primary Care may prescribe medication to stimulate ovulation, which is the release of an egg. A variety of medications are available that work through different mechanisms, so your doctor chooses one that’s best for you. Minimally-invasive surgery may be needed to treat underlying issues such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
You may consider a procedure like intrauterine insemination, which is when sperm are injected into your uterus. This procedure can treat infertility caused by problems with cervical mucus, male factor infertility, and in couples with unexplained infertility.
