He’ll Give You Hope for a Family

David K. Walmer, MD, PhD, of the Duke Fertility Center, helps women and couples realize their dream of becoming parents.

How is the Duke Fertility Center different?

Duke's program was one of the first to achieve success with in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo freezing, and blastocyst culturing. Our IVF rates are some of the highest in the country. And Duke continues to develop new programs to offer egg freezing, fertility preservation for cancer survivors, pre-implantation genetics, and non-surgical management of uterine fibroids.

What if my insurance doesn't cover fertility treatment?

Many of our patients do face financial considerations, and we are pleased to be the only North Carolina member of Advanced Reproductive Care (ARC), a network of premier fertility programs, through which we can extend affordable and predictable care costs and a refund guarantee.

David K. Walmer, MD, PhD

What are my chances of becoming pregnant?

The best way to get this answer is by scheduling a 30-minute consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist. Advances in assisted reproductive technologies have increased our chances of success greatly, but there are many variables to consider.

When should I seek fertility treatments?

If you know for sure that you have a problem, there is no reason to wait. Clues that may signal potential fertility problems include abnormal menstrual cycles, history of pelvic inflammatory disease, or history of testicular trauma. If you have no reason to suspect a problem and you are younger than 35, it is OK to try for a year before seeking help. However, it is never wrong to seek preconceptual counseling. If you have concerns, make an appointment -- we're here to help.