Comprehensive fertility services close to home
at The Lexington Fertility Center
At The Lexington Fertility Center, we have the tools and experience to help individuals and couples build families. We offer affordable solutions to help men and women overcome a variety of fertility challenges.
Male and female fertility treatments
Most fertility patients can be helped by the medical interventions we provide at The Lexington Fertility Center. We use proven technology to help overcome both male and female-factor infertility.
An accurate diagnosis is an essential element of a successful fertility treatment plan. We offer female and male fertility diagnostic testing to help us determine what is causing our patients’ fertility issues. We employ genetic testing to help hopeful parents understand inherited factors that may impact their chances of becoming pregnant. The diagnostic testing we perform allows us to choose the right fertility treatment for each patient’s needs.
At times, fertility treatments can be complicated by a patient’s anatomy, including past tubal ligation surgeries. Through minimally-invasive microsurgery, we can offer eligible patients a better chance at becoming pregnant.
On-site embryologist and laboratory
Fertility diagnostic and treatment services require examination rooms and a laboratory. As a full-service fertility center, we are proud to offer both under the same roof. Our laboratory helps patients find answers and works to give men and women the best chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Skilled and caring staff led by George M. Veloudis, Jr., D.O.
Dr. Veloudis is a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a reproductive endocrinologist. He founded The Lexington Fertility Center in 2012 to bring advanced fertility treatment to the community that he loves. Dr. Veloudis has created a comfortable and empathetic environment in which patients can be actively involved in their healthcare decision-making.
Cristina Bastias, M.D., directs the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Lab at The Lexington Fertility Center. Dr. Bastias has been a trail-blazer in ART practices throughout her career and now uses her expertise to serve the Lexington community.
Contact The Lexington Fertility Center to learn more about how we can help your family grow.
State-of-the-Art Fertility Care, Close to Home
Our compassionate team of experts brings the most advanced fertility treatment to Lexington and Central Kentucky. Take a video tour of our facility and IVF lab, then contact us to schedule an appointment.
His staff is the most friendly people of any doctors office I’ve went to.
Dr Veloudis has delivered both of my babies. He was fantastic both times. I was a big baby throughout both pregnancies and he catered to every need and worry I had.
Comprehensive Fertility Care, Close to Home
There’s no need to travel for fertility treatment. Access state-of-the-art diagnostics and advanced reproductive technology, right here in Central Kentucky.
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George M. Veloudis DO
Providing expert care for more than two decades, Dr. Veloudis empowers men and women to take control of their reproductive health.
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State-of-the-Art IVF Lab
Our advanced IVF lab is led by Cristina Bastias MD, one of America’s first board certified High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Directors.
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Comprehensive Care
Laparoscopic Surgery
State-of-the-art, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery provides excellent outcomes with less recovery time.
IVF Builds Families
Our extensive experience with in vitro fertilization, combined with the advanced capabilities of our IVF lab, make our fertility center the preferred choice for IVF in Central Kentucky.
We Treat Male Infertility
Our comprehensive approach to fertility care encompasses both partners, including expert diagnosis and treatment of male factor infertility.
Central Kentucky’s trusted fertility center offering advanced diagnostics, IVF, IUI, and compassionate reproductive care — all under one roof.
Exploring the causes of infertility
The Lexington Fertility Center team understands how frustrating it can be for patients struggling to conceive, especially after months of trying only to see yet another negative pregnancy test. Our Lexington fertility specialist will work closely with you to diagnose and treat the causes of infertility.
Causes of infertility are different for everyone
Our Lexington fertility specialist George Veloudis DO takes the time to visit with each patient and answer questions about the causes of infertility. Many couples will not get pregnant right away, but most will conceive within a few months by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and timed intercourse.
For the one in seven American couples who will experience infertility at some point, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine offers these guidelines:
- Women under the age of 35 should visit a fertility specialist after trying to conceive for one year.
- Women over the age of 35 should make an appointment with a fertility specialist after trying to conceive for six months.
Take the first step to overcome infertility
Just as every patient is different, the causes of infertility vary. If you have a history of irregular or painful periods, pelvic disease, uterine fibroids or polyps, our Lexington fertility specialist suggests scheduling a consultation and fertility evaluation when you’re ready to conceive.
At your initial appointment with The Lexington Fertility Center, we will discuss your medical history. Next, we will schedule fertility blood tests and nonsurgical diagnostic studies such as a pelvic sonogram and a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG. Additionally, Dr. Veloudis may recommend minimally invasive fertility surgery, if needed, to treat problems such as fibroids, polyps and tubal issues.
Our Lexington fertility specialist will also order a semen analysis to rule out male factor infertility in your partner, one of the contributing causes of infertility for couples struggling to become pregnant.
Most cases of infertility will resolve with intrauterine insemination or ovulation induction, with no need for more advanced assisted reproductive technology.
Regardless of the causes of infertility, our Lexington fertility specialist and the caring team at The Lexington Fertility Center are here for you.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and start on the path to parenthood.
Exploring the causes of infertility
The Lexington Fertility Center team understands how frustrating it can be for patients struggling to conceive, especially after months of trying only to see yet another negative pregnancy test. Our Lexington fertility specialist will work closely with you to diagnose and treat the causes of infertility.
Causes of infertility are different for everyone
Our Lexington fertility specialist George Veloudis DO takes the time to visit with each patient and answer questions about the causes of infertility. Many couples will not get pregnant right away, but most will conceive within a few months by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and timed intercourse.
For the one in seven American couples who will experience infertility at some point, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine offers these guidelines:
- Women under the age of 35 should visit a fertility specialist after trying to conceive for one year.
- Women over the age of 35 should make an appointment with a fertility specialist after trying to conceive for six months.
Take the first step to overcome infertility
Just as every patient is different, the causes of infertility vary. If you have a history of irregular or painful periods, pelvic disease, uterine fibroids or polyps, our Lexington fertility specialist suggests scheduling a consultation and fertility evaluation when you’re ready to conceive.
At your initial appointment with The Lexington Fertility Center, we will discuss your medical history. Next, we will schedule fertility blood tests and nonsurgical diagnostic studies such as a pelvic sonogram and a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG. Additionally, Dr. Veloudis may recommend minimally invasive fertility surgery, if needed, to treat problems such as fibroids, polyps and tubal issues.
Our Lexington fertility specialist will also order a semen analysis to rule out male factor infertility in your partner, one of the contributing causes of infertility for couples struggling to become pregnant.
Most cases of infertility will resolve with intrauterine insemination or ovulation induction, with no need for more advanced assisted reproductive technology.
Regardless of the causes of infertility, our Lexington fertility specialist and the caring team at The Lexington Fertility Center are here for you.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and start on the path to parenthood.
Causes of Infertility
Effective infertility treatment options restore hope and health
At The Lexington Fertility Center, you benefit from the knowledge and experience provided by our Lexington infertility specialist in exploring infertility treatment options. Our team puts you and your partner in control of your reproductive health. We understand that making the decision about infertility treatment is a personal choice, and we can help you select a treatment option that best aligns with your goals, finances and values.
Your infertility treatment choices
Understanding all the words and acronyms around infertility treatment can be confusing. Our Lexington infertility specialist is here to answer all of your questions. George Veloudis DO can explain your infertility treatment choices, and support and guide you to the treatment option that is most likely to help you have a baby.
An overview of our infertility treatment services
Our Lexington infertility specialist provides many infertility treatment options:
- Clomid is a medication we may prescribe if you have difficulty ovulating.
- In vitro fertilization or IVF, occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the IVF laboratory. The procedure involves ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer.
- Gonadotropins are injectable fertility medications that we use if you are undergoing IVF.
- Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, involves transferring your partner’s sperm directly to your uterus using a catheter. This can also be performed with donor sperm.
- Tubal ligation reversal is a microsurgical procedure in which a previous tubal ligation is repaired to restore the function of the fallopian tubes.
- Genetic screening before pregnancy is a way to diagnose if you and your partner carry inheritable genetic disorders.
- Male infertility care diagnoses and treats infertility factors in men, including sperm abnormalities, through semen analysis and physical exams.
- Fertility preservation allows you to preserve the hope of pregnancy with egg freezing.
Contact us to schedule an appointment with our knowledgeable and compassionate Lexington infertility specialist. Knowledge is power, so learn about your infertility treatment options.
What is in vitro fertilization?
When parents-to-be think about fertility treatment, in vitro fertilization – also referred to as IVF – often comes to mind. The Lexington Fertility Center team, headed by Lexington IVF specialist George Veloudis DO, specializes in providing this advanced reproductive technology to patients.
In vitro fertilization, step by step
It is important to understand the steps of in vitro fertilization. We take the time to make sure every patient is fully informed about this process before committing to treatment. Our Lexington IVF specialist explains each of the phases of in vitro fertilization to patients prior to the start of treatment during one-on-one consultations.
Step one is ovarian stimulation. It involves taking injectable fertility medications called gonadotropins. The Lexington Fertility Center team will monitor a patient with blood tests and ultrasounds every few days during this stage.
Step two is egg retrieval. Once Dr. Veloudis determines the patient’s eggs are mature, the patient will receive medication to prepare the eggs for retrieval. About 36 hours later, the patient will come to the office for outpatient egg retrieval. Dr. Veloudis will use a thin needle to retrieve the mature eggs. The patient will be comfortably sedated during this short procedure and should arrange for a ride home.
Step three is fertilization. After egg retrieval, the patient’s eggs will be fertilized with the sperm of her partner or a donor. This occurs either by placing the sperm and eggs in a petri dish, or by using intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI, to inject the sperm directly into each egg. ICSI is used if severe male infertility is present. After the egg is fertilized it’s considered an embryo, and it will start to grow and divide.
Step four is embryo transfer. About five days after egg retrieval, once the embryos have reached the blastocyst stage, the embryos are transferred to the patient’s uterus or frozen for a subsequent cycle. Dr. Veloudis will then monitor the patient for signs of pregnancy.
In vitro fertilization and genetic testing
Before starting the in vitro fertilization process at The Lexington Fertility Center, our Lexington IVF specialist recommends genetic testing to rule out any inheritable genetic conditions. We also perform preimplantation genetic screening, or PGS, to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities and select the best embryos for transfer.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how you can achieve a healthy pregnancy.
The Lexington Fertility Center
One Eagle View Plaza
Lexington, KY 40509
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Phone: (859) 277-5736
Hours
- 8:30 to 5pm – Monday – Friday
- After-hours and weekend appointments may be available on a case by case basis