In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

IVF and related services are the primary treatment options for couples with moderate to severe tubal factor and male factor infertility. In these cases superovulation/IUI therapy has minimal success.


IVF is also pursued by couples with other diagnoses when other options have failed. Because it is the only time that we can directly assess a woman's eggs, it is also the best way to test issues such as sperm-egg interaction and embryo performance in culture. IVF’s higher monthly success rates make this an attractive choice for many couples.


Basic information about the process is provided in the following links, but extensive information is available at two external websites:


www.sart.org

www.asrm.com


Stimulation & Monitoring

Egg Retrieval (TVA/OPU)

Embryo Transfer (ET)