Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY: Treatment for Infertility

Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY (NaPro) is an advanced treatment for infertility performed at Fallbrook Hospital by Dr. Theresa Stigen, OB/GYN. The NaPro surgical evaluation is critical to finding and treating the underlying causes of infertility. It includes a hysteroscopy to identify abnormalities inside the uterus, a selective hysterosalpingogram to evaluate whether the tubes are open and pressures are normal, and a laparoscopy to look for common causes of infertility, such as endometriosis and scar tissue in the pelvis, that cannot be diagnosed by alternate means.  Other NaProTECHNOLOGY surgical treatments include lasers, special scar tissue prevention techniques and the repair of blocked tubes to restore a woman's fertility to health.  It can also be used to treat common conditions such as:

- Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Uterine Fibroids

Additional benefits may include:

- Lower Miscarriage and Premature Birth Rates
- Resolution of Painful, Heavy, and Irregular Periods
- Support Healthy Hormonal Function

NaPro (Natural Procreative Technology) is a fertility-care approach to family planning and gynecological health that includes medical and surgical treatments that work cooperatively with the natural fertility [menstrual] cycle and can be used to evaluate and treat infertility, miscarriage, irregular bleeding, and many other women's health conditions.  The foundation of NaPro is the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, a straightforward, research-proven method for tracking the menstrual cycle.  With the information gathered from the Creighton Model chart and other diagnostic procedures, NaProTECHNOLOGY-trained physician Dr. Stigen can diagnose and treat the underlying gynecologic conditions that are impairing a woman's fertility. "The pregnancy success rate with NaProTECHNOLOGY is nearly 80%," states Dr. Stigen.  "Most importantly, it empowers a couple to understand and care for their fertility."

Patient results may vary. Talk to your doctor to see if NaPro may be a good option for you, or contact Fallbrook Hospital at 760-731-8432 or click on the above link to register for a free education seminar.