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Irving, TX
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Dr. Le is the founder and medical director of Advanced Reproductive Care Center of Irving. He is one of the few clinicians who are also certified as a high complexity laboratory director (HCLD). He oversees the Embryology and Andrology laboratories as well as the Assisted Reproductive Technologies program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he won several awards serving as chief resident. He received fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He has served as a clinical assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is the author of several scientific journal articles. Dr. Le has special interest in management of complex endocrine problems such as polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual irregularity, and abnormal sexual development. He specializes in operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and all aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technologies.
Dr. Le aims to provide the highest-quality reproductive medical services to his patients using the most cost effective pathway, from basic therapies to the most advanced technologies available. He uses a focused, holistic approach individualized for each patient. He is also committed to empowering patients with accurate and understandable information, encouraging them to share in the informed decision-making process. Dr. Le was honored as one of “America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America in 2003, Super Doc by Texas Monthly Magazine every year since 2004, and Top Doc by Forth Worth Magazine in 2007.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Fertility Medicine
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English
Doctor Q&A
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: Physical or emotional stress can weaken or prevent the release of pituitary hormones that normally act on the ovary to stimulate egg development (fsh)... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
To improve sperm: As in women, Clomiphene induces the release of LH and FSH from the pituitary. These hormones stimulate the production of testosterone and sperm produc... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Tubal ligation: Tubal ligation is supposedly effective forever, but it has a failure rate of 1 out of 250 cases.
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A 22-year-old male asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Around ovulation: The egg can be fertilized for only 1 day after ovulation, so it's best to have intercourse (ic) around this time. If your cycle is 28-32 days, have ic... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Probably nothing: CMV infects 70-80% of people and usually doesn't cause problems but in the fetus it can rarely cause mental retardation, deafness, blindness. Once exp... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Up to 24 hours: From ivf experience, the egg loses its ability to fertilize 1 day after it is collected from the ovary. In a natural cycle, the woman is fertile for 1... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Infertile days: The egg can be fertilized up to 1 day after ovulation, so buy an ovulation kit can help. Once ovulation occurs, wait for 3 days before sex. Sionce spe... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
See your OBGYN first: At age 23 you have plenty of time so it's OK to first seek help with your OBGYN. In many cases, young women have problem with ovulation that can be ea... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Fertile time: The most fertile day of the cycle is the day of ovulation. She can start using an ovulation detection kit on day 11 of her cycle. This test detects th... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
ZIFT candidate: Embryos live best in the environment of the tubes which act as natural incubators. For women older than 42, ivf may not offer much advantage over the ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Many causes: Stress and high scrotal temperature (by varicoceles) can decrease sperm count. Testosterone supplements taken for low libido can quickly suppress sper... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Hi temperature: In most cases the cause of low sperm count is unknown. However, conditions that elevate groin temperature (varicocele, hot tub, placing portable compu... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Your history: One should seek help after 1 yr of trying. If the woman has regular cycles and is unable to conceive after 2-3 years, either her husband has very poor... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: In assisted hatching (ah) a small window is created on the zona (shell) of an embryo by a laser or a mild acid to facilitate implantation. Usually per... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
TSH, prolactin: In cycles >32 days, the problem can be slow follicular growth (inadequate FSH stimulation) or suboptimal ovulation (delayed LH release). Tsh, prolacti... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: Ovulation can continue years after chemotherapy, and as long as an egg is released, there is a chance of pregnancy. The drugs of chemotherapy can wipe... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Clomiphene or Femara (letrozole): The choice of medication depends on the type of patient, but the first line of treatment is clomiphene, an oral medication used to induce follicular g... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Sperm motility: Sperm lose viability after 1 hour in the vagina but can survive up to 3-4 days beyond the cervix. Sperm can reach at the end of the tubes 10-15 min af... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Many things: Sperm production is inhibited by high temperature (sauna, lap top on thighs), stress, varicoceles, and testosterone supplements (by indirect suppressi... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sy Leanswered
Fertility Medicine 35 years experience
Egg retrieval: First, IV meds are given to induce deep sedation for 20 minutes. Under ultrasound guidance, a long needle is inserted through the upper vaginal wall ... Read More
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Oct 14, 2011
Dr. Le is an awesome fertility specialist. I have sent many patients to him and witnessed 1st hand his excellent care.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Le is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Le is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank You! I was worried that my partner vasectomy hasn't worked but its clear which means it has worked
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1988MD
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Completed 1992
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