Infertility (IVF) Basics
Many couples find themselves frustrated by not being able to achieve pregnancy naturally after months or even years of trying. This guide is written to help you better understand why this process occurs and how to get you to the right infertility specialist who can help you become a parent. If you re not interested in reading the information below and would like to fast foward to meeting a doctor, click here to talk to an infertility specialist or board certified OB/GYN in your area. Many fertility clinics in your area have high success rates and a good track record, and have helped patients with all types of reproductive problems. It's important to work with a qualified, reputable and experienced infertility doctor in your area.
In Vitro Fertilization is when a woman’s egg is fertilized with a man’s sperm in a laboratory. The process, also known as In Vitro or IVF is researched in detail for you and explained below under the section titled What is IVF?
If you are interested in learning more about artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, egg donation or other procedures, we invite you to review the section title: IVF Types. We also suggest you take a look at the information below concerning IVF success rates and the cost of IVF.
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What is the difference between fertility and infertility? We explore the causes for both men and women and how a fertility doctor can help you can learn to overcome these challenges.
What is IVF?
IVF is the process in which egg cells are fertilized by sperm, however the description is a bit more complicated. Here, we detail how long a treatment could take and what the process feels like. We also invite you to read about the ideal candidate and the success rates associated with IVF.
Types of IVF
There are many different ways to a successful IVF proceure. Here, we list the most popular treatment options to consider.
Artificial Insemination
ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
TSA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)
GIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer)
ZIFT (Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer)
PESA (Percutaneous Epidydimal Aspirations)
Natural cycle IVF
Alternatives to IVF
IVF Recovery
What happens after IVF? Here we take a closer look at how you will feel following the procedure and what you should expect.
IVF Costs
IVF costs are the biggest factor for most prospective paretns. That's why we researched the national average costs for you and searched for ways to you can get help paying for the procedure.
In Vitro Fertilization
Many couples find themselves frustrated by not being able to achieve pregnancy naturally after months or even years of trying. In Vitro Fertilization may be the best option to help the couple become parents. In Vitro is the process of fertilizing a woman’s egg with a man’s sperm in a laboratory. When that procedure is successful, the fertilized egg is then placed back into the woman’s uterus to grow. Talk to an infertility specialist or board certified OB/GYN in your area about your options. In Vitro Fertilization is also referred to as In Vitro and IVF.
How In Vitro Fertilization Works
In Vitro involves five basic steps. First, a woman’s healthy eggs are monitored in their natural state, the ovaries. Sometimes the eggs need to be stimulated. During the second step of IVF, the healthy eggs are removed from the ovaries by a physician. Next, sperm is collected from the male. The egg or eggs and sperm are then joined together in a lab. During the fifth and final step, the fertilized eggs are then placed into the woman’s uterus.
Advantages of In Vitro Fertilization
*Couples achieve pregnancy
*Couples can become parents of more than one baby (multiples) with only one pregnancy
Disadvantages of In Vitro Fertilization
*Psychological and emotional stress
*Invasive surgery for the woman with physical side effects & the potential for complications
*Success rate varies greatly
*Cost
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