Fertility & Reproductive Care

When you need help staying or getting pregnant, turn to the fertility specialists at UNC Hospitals. Receive personalized, compassionate care and access to the full scope of advanced treatment options.

Exemplary Care

Expect the best care because UNC Fertility is recognized as a Nursing Center for Excellence by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). When you choose UNC Fertility, you’ll get a dedicated team to support you and answer any questions you may have.

When to See a Specialist

Meet with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist if you:

Had more than three miscarriages
Are younger than 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for a year
Are over 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for six months

Fertility Services

Access a full range of fertility tests and treatments, including:

Donor sperm – Uses sperm from a donor for insemination or in vitro fertilization
Egg retrieval – Gets eggs directly from the ovaries
Fertility preservation – Freezes eggs, semen, or embryos so you can have biological children in the future
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) – Places sperm directly into the uterus
In vitro fertilization (IVF) – Combines an egg and sperm, then places them in the uterus
In vitro fertilization with donor eggs – Combines eggs from a donor with semen, then places them in the uterus
Gestational surrogacy – Uses IVF to combine an egg and sperm, then place them in the uterus of a woman who will carry the pregnancy
Sperm retrieval – Gets sperm directly from the testicles

Counseling & Support Services

Get emotional support and share your story with a compassionate licensed family and marriage therapist who understands reproductive medicine and provides: