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 ?

Support Group

Are you or your partner stuggling with fertility problems?

Join a new support group to discuss your feelings and learn coping strategies.

The Mind-Body Support Group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm beginning 9/23/09. The Group will meet for 10 weeks. Meetings will be held at the Duke Fertility Center and led by Julia Woodward, Ph.D., Dir. of Psychological Services Program for the Duke Fertility Center. If you are interested in joining this group or just want more information, please contact Julia Woodward directly at 919/ 572-8853.

Partners are encouraged, but not required, to attend 3 sessions.

Insurance accepted.

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

A new fix for fibroids……
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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