West Virginia Fertility Institute

04/11/2026

Meet Dr. Tamer Yalcinkaya - widely known as Dr. Y.
Dr. Yalcinkaya is the founder of WVFI. He has practiced Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) for over 30 years. His passion is to increase pregnancy success rates in his most challenging infertility patients.

04/10/2026

AMH (anti-müllerian hormone) is a blood test that measures the level of this hormone and indicates the remaining quantity of eggs (ovarian reserve). Higher AMH levels generally correspond to a larger number of eggs, while lower levels suggest a smaller egg supply.

04/09/2026

One of the things we've learned is that prospective parents will travel long distances to receive care from the right reproductive medicine specialists. At WVFI, we see patients from Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. The word is out that we provide compassionate care and results.

04/08/2026

Meet Chad Wooten, Andrologist & Lab Supervisor
A proud father of three, Chad loves to travel and is a huge Disney fan. At home, he enjoys spending time with his dog, Benji. Dedicated to his work and family, he brings passion and expertise to everything he does.

04/07/2026

NEW VIDEO: In this very short video, Jennifer Moore, RN, talks about the qualities that make the West Virginia Fertility Institute so special. Short answer: It's the staff! They are incredible. At the WVFI, you'll get the attention and care that you deserve.

04/06/2026

AWESOME VIDEO: Ready for some fun? Here's a video we put together that shares clips and interview footage from our 2025 WVFI Baby Reunion! It was a blast seeing everyone who turned out for the event!

04/04/2026

Did you know that we have a WVFI YouTube Channel? It showcases a variety of helpful videos featuring our fertility experts, patients, and staff! Please visit and subscribe to the channel. It's a great way to get to know WVFI! https://t.co/0zfL1WcMNg https://t.co/vZg1Yg5RFY

04/03/2026

In this short video, you'll meet Brooke Bowman, FNP-BC. Brooke is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in fertility and reproductive endocrinology. Brooke provides care for our patients from the beginning of their reproductive journey through their eight-week pregnancy ultrasound. She is a compassionate healthcare provider who brings an empathetic approach to her patients in West Virginia.

04/02/2026

We love our WVFI families!

04/01/2026

In this video, you'll meet WVFI patient, Amanda Kahre. Amanda and her husband Jarrod moved to Charleston, WV, about 3 years ago. They were referred to the West Virginia Fertility Institute by their Obstetrician. Learn more about their in this short video.

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

At WVFI, we want to make the language of fertility medicine more accessible to our patients. The term we're focusing on today is Intracervical Insemination or ICI. What does it mean and why is it relevant?