Many can remember the emotions felt when hearing the news you and your partner were going to be parents. For countless people, becoming a parent is the most joyful and exciting time of your life. But for some, it can be a stressful and frustrating experience when conceiving becomes a challenge. For those who experience difficulty conceiving, you are not alone. Fertility treatment options are available at the Advanced Fertility Center of the Institute For Women’s Health.

On May 1, 1996, the Institute For Women’s Health was formed when six OB/GYN partners and I envisioned a large practice that offered convenient women’s healthcare in a compassionate environment. We understood women have many health-related challenges and conception is sometimes one of them.

We opened the Advanced Fertility Center to provide fertility services for our patients, offering couples cutting-edge technology and customized treatment plans during this new chapter in their lives. The Fertility Center is located at the North Central Baptist Atrium Women’s Center in Stone Oak.

At the Advanced Fertility Center, we offer in-vitro fertilization, robotic laparoscopic infertility surgery, ovulation induction, artificial insemination with donor sperm and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss, to name a few.

Our experienced medical staff is available to answer any questions or concerns in English or Spanish. A financial coordinator is also on hand to answer any questions about insurance coverage, payment options, and financial programs available for couples undergoing fertility services.

In 1995, Lisa Romo came to the Institute For Women’s Health because she and her husband Johnny were searching for a physician who could help achieve their dream; to start a family. Multiple pregnancy attempts with in-vitro fertilization ended in miscarriages and the Romo’s were devastated every time, but tried repeatedly for several years to realize their dream of Lisa carrying their child. Finally in October 2006 their dream became a reality. Lisa once again began treatment for in-vitro fertilization, but this time there was an addition. Her treatment plan included the use of a gestational carrier, Lisa’s sister. An embryo transfer was successful with her sister and resulted in a twin pregnancy. Lisa and Johnny were overcome by emotion. My staff and I developed a deep bond with the Romo’s and were happy but optimistically cautious. For the Romo’s, Lisa’s sister, and our medical staff, every blood test and sonogram was a moment of guarded anticipation.

May 18, 2007 brought the story to a well deserved happy ending. Lisa and Johnny Romo became proud parents when her sister delivered the beautiful twin boys via cesarean section. Johnny Jr. (named after dad) and Joseph Romo (named after me) were greeted not only by their parents, but by their Aunt and Uncle and all their relatives and friends. Every birth is a miracle; this one was truly inspirational.

We’re here to help our patients in San Antonio with the exciting journey into parenthood.