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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $14500
- Candidate: Ovulation problems or blocked Fallopian tubes
- Length: 4-6 weeks
- Treatments: Several visits
- Results: 35%
- Back to work: No downtime
Common Questions & Answers about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
"My husband had a vasectomy six years ago and we are now discussing having another child. Please don't think terrible of us, but we've been discussing sperm aspiration and genetic predetermination so we may have a boy. We have 2 daughters and he would like just one more child. Is this feasible or would it make more sense to reverse the vasectomy."
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