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In vitro fertilization (IVF) literally means "fertilization outside of the body" compared to in vivo fertilization which is "fertilization within the body". IVF has made it possible for millions of infertile couples to create healthy genetically related children. Read more...
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection has been a highly successful therapy in the management of male factor infertility. Before the advent of micromanipulation techniques, patient having sub-optimal semen parameters or experiencing no or low fertilization in an in vitro fertilization cycle, had few insemination options to promote or assist fertilization. Read more ...
Patients requesting PGD screening undergo in vitro fertilization to maximize the number of oocytes (eggs) to be retrieved and having an increased probability to identify unaffected healthy embryos prior to transfer to the mother's uterus. Read more ...
The basic variable to be considered in embryo cryopreservation (freezing) is the embryo (fertilized female egg) itself. There are differences in the freezing sensitivity of embryos of different grades or "quality". Only embryos of the best grades are actually freezable. Read more ...
Surrogacy is the process in which a woman's uterus is utilized to carry a gestation to term. This procedure can be invoked in instances where the biological parent has a dysfunctional uterus, a history of surgical removal of the uterus, or a congenital abnormality for which a uterus was not present at birth. Read more ...
Our egg donation program is anonymous. Your identity is kept very confidential. Both the egg donor and recipient couple will need to sign consent forms. This is a legal contract. The consent forms protect the donor as well as the recipient couple. Read more...
An ideal donor must be between the ages of 21-32, be height and weight proportionate, attractive, and reasonably intelligent. No history of psychological problems with in the family and no history of genetic health conditions. Read more...
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is often effective in treating couples with ovulatory dysfunction or mild male factor diseas. IUI is also a "first line" treatment for couples with "poor" cervical mucus or when antisperm antibodies are present. Read more...
Timed intercourse is the most basic treatment for failure to achieve pregnancy. If a basic work-up determines that your fallopian tubes are open, your ovaries are producing normal follicles, the lining of your uterus is developing adequately, and your partner’s semen is normal, you may be advised to attempt pregnancy through timed intercourse. Read more...
Holistic Therapy for treating the Mind, Body and Soul. IVF yoga flow, Qi Gong, Autogenics, IVF/IUI massage and cognitive engineering are services that will augment good health before and during pregnancy. Read more...
Acupuncture has been successfully instituted in the treatment of various health conditions. Acupuncture is the process of inserting fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific areas called acupoints on the body in order to restore balance and improve organ health. As early as 259 A.D., acupuncture formulae were employed as treatment for infertility. Read more...
Depending on the type of treatment you are to undergo, you will then meet with the IVF nurse coordinator to go over injection training, administration and side effects of all medications to be used during your treatment. Also the nurse coordinator will give you an approximate time frame of when your treatment cycle begins to when the time of pregnancy test. This can take approx 30 days from start to finish. Read more ...
Last updated:
November 29, 2006
Reviewed by Dr. Rachel McConnell and her medical staff