Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Mission
Our goal is to provide state of the art reproductive endocrinology and infertility services for our patients. Our comprehensive program includes the basic infertility evaluation including hysterosalpingography (HSG), endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, transvaginal ultrasonography and semen analysis. We provide basic and advanced infertility treatment including ovulation induction, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), operative laparoscopy/hysteroscopy, embryo cryopreservation, donor eggs, sperm freezing, donor sperm inseminations, gestational surrogacy, and tubal ligation reversal. In addition, we also have a comprehensive program for the evaluation and management of patients with endometriosis, prolactin disorders, polycystic ovarian disease (PCO), uterine fibroids, recurrent pregnancy loss, and menstrual disorders. Our facility also has a procedure room equipped for procedures requiring conscious IV sedation.

History
The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) provides Arkansas with a comprehensive Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Program as well as one of the state’s four physicians who are board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Our IVF laboratory is certified by the American College of Pathologists (CAP). The first in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in Arkansas was performed at UAMS in July 1988. In the autumn of 1995 UAMS celebrated the birth of the 100^th infant conceived through the ART Program and currently over 1500 babies have been born from our IVF program as well as hundreds more as a result of ovulation induction, artificial insemination and surgical treatment of infertility. The program has consistently maintained IVF pregnancy rates above the national average. As our program continues to grow, we look forward to improving patient access to infertility treatment.

Aida Shanti, MD, FACOG
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Marlane J. Angle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director ART Laboratory

UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UAMS Fertility Center | Arkansas Fertility Clinic