Life Begins with a Step

You're ready to start a family. But having a baby sometimes requires the help and support of others, including a caring staff of professionals who can increase your chances of conceiving. When the journey to parenthood becomes difficult, the Duke Fertility Center can help in your next steps.

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Read answers to frequently asked questions about fertility.
When should I seek treatment? 
What are my chances ?

Preliminary 2007 Data

 The CDC is releasing preliminary data for the 2007 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Report. Click on the SART link below to see CDC Fertility Clinic Reports for Duke Fertility Center and other centers in the region.
SART Reports

Acupuncture for Stress Reduction 

Acupuncture can help you reduce stress during fertility treatments.

Acupuncture & Stress Reduction Services

In Vitro Fertilization

Learn about our IVF process.

IVF process

MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound

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In the News

Duke Gynecology: Ranked #4 in the United States by US News & World Report

US New & World Report - America's Best Hospital 2009-2010

The Duke Fertility Center is one of four programs that comprise Duke Gynecology, which once again in 2009 has been ranked among the best in the United States. US News evaluated programs from 4,861 hospitals and no other gynecology program in the Southeast ranked in the top 10.The ranking is based on the evaluation of a program’s reputation, nursing care, patient services along with its success in delivering complex care & utilizing technology.“The services provided by the Duke Fertility Center—in vitro fertilization, gamete and embryo donation, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation for cancer patients—are among the most complex and technology-driven within the realm of gynecology.” says David Walmer, MD, Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology.   The staff at the Duke Fertility Center is a team of individuals who love what they do & it shows.

 To make an appointment for a consultation, call 919-572-HOPE.

Pregnancy Rates

Now available on our website for years 2004 thru 1st quarter of 2009:

updated pregnancy rates

avg. number of embryos transferred per patient

% of high order multiples

Egg Donors

If you’d like to become an egg donor, learn about donating at Duke Fertility Center.

Egg donor info

Referring Physicians

Get information about referring your patient to Duke Fertility Center.

Referring physician info