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Welcome to the International Home of Fertility. Care™. and NaProTECHNOLOGY®! The Saint Paul VI Institute, founded in 1985 by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, is internationally recognized for its outstanding achievements in the field of natural fertility regulation and reproductive medicine of scientific research and educational program development ...
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The Saint Paul VI Institute offers natural and ethical solutions for women's reproductive health problems, such as infertility, miscarriage, and painful periods. It also provides training and education in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaPro Technology, a medical system that respects life and cooperates with the menstrual cycle.
- Evaluation and Treatment Programs
- Infertility Program
- Causes of Infertility
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- Prematurity Prevention Program
- A Team Approach
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Ovarian Cysts
- Repeated Miscarriage
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The National Center for Women’s Health not only offers general obstetrics, gynecology and gynecologic surgery, but also specializes in the provision of care for patients with the following conditions: 1. Infertility evaluation and treatment 2. Prematurity Prevention Program 3. Premenstrual syndrome 4. Abnormal uterine bleeding 5. Recurrent ovarian ...
The Saint Paul VI Institute Infertility Program, one of the few that exists in the United States, is a disease-based approach which recognizes that “all infertility (or other reproductive problems) are caused by some type of organic or functional disease process.” Unlike the current medical approach which typically involves limited evaluation, pati...
EndometriosisPelvic adhesionsPolycystic ovarian diseaseObstructions of the fallopian tubesInfertility treatment is often not covered by insurance programs. Artificial reproductive technology programs run more than $10,000 per menstrual cycle and up to $150,000-$200,000 (or more) per successful pregnancy. At the Saint Paul VI Institute, evaluation likely includes NaProTRACKING™ the menstrual cycle, a hormone profile, a follicular ultraso...
Prematurity, one of the major complications of pregnancy, affects approximately 10 percent of all pregnancies. Premature birth carries a significant risk of complications. In most circumstances, the best incubator for the baby is the mother’s womb. Modern medicine has not been able to duplicate the womb’s ability to care for the baby’s growth and d...
Preterm birth can be prevented in the majority of circumstances. At the same time, accomplishing such a goal is a team effort. It is extremely important that you, the patient, recognize the part you play on this team. Your self monitoring of uterine contractions in pregnancy is critical to pregnancy health maintenance and should be a part of your o...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a medical condition with a combination of emotional and physical symptoms that can disrupt your health, work, and personal life. The symptoms can occur on a regular basis during the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle (7 to 10 days prior to the onset of menstruation). It can be a very debilitating condition. PMS...
Each month, the endometrium–the lining of the uterus–builds up and sheds. An average menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, counting from the first day (day 1) of one period through the last day before the beginning of the next. However, a normal cycle may be shorter or longer than this ranging from 21 to 35 days. The menstrual period is the time dur...
Many women suffer from the recurrence of ovarian cysts. These can become quite painful and when they present themselves, it is common for the physician to recommend either birth control pills for their treatment or surgical intervention sometimes leading to removal of the ovary. In both cases, these treatments are generally unnecessary. It is helpf...
Miscarriage, often called spontaneous abortion by doctors, is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. It occurs in about 15-20% of all pregnancies. Most happen in the first three months. Three of more miscarriages in a row may be called repeated miscarriage (or habitual abortion). Women who have repeated miscarriages need special tests to try to f...
The Institute offers a disease-based approach to infertility, prematurity, and other reproductive problems, using NaProTechnology and natural methods. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility, and the benefits of NaProTRACKING™ the menstrual cycle.
Dr. Hilgers is the founder and director of the Saint Paul VI Institute, a center for reproductive medicine and surgery. He is a clinical professor, a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
The Saint Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction is the leading education and research center in the United States in the area of the natural regulation of human fertility and the development of morally and professionally acceptable reproductive health services.
