What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is often a good option for intended parents who are having trouble getting pregnant.

The fertility specialists at Global Fertility & Genetics in new york, are experts in managing the complex aspects of IVF treatments. To find out if In vitro Fertilization is an appropriate option for you, contact Global Fertility & Genetics for a free consultation today.

In Vitro Fertilization is a complex assisted reproduction treatment. We unite the ovule with a sperm in our laboratories, that’s why it is called In Vitro, in order to obtain good quality embryos that we will transfer to the mother's womb.

For this procedure it is necessary to hormonally stimulate the patient to easily obtain the eggs, which are going to be fertilized in vitro in the laboratory, where they will grow for a few days. One of these embryos is transferred back to the uterine cavity and the others will be cryopreserved for future use.

In Vitro Fertilization Frequently Asked Questions:

When is IVF performed?

In Vitro Fertilization is typically used as a secondary treatment when other procedures, such as artificial insemination, are unsuccessful, although IVF may be the primary treatment for women over 40. There are also certain conditions that may call for IVF as an earlier intervention. These can include:

Endometriosis:
Can interfere with normal operation of the reproductive system.

Fallopian tube blockage:
May prevent egg and sperm contact in conventional ways.

Fertility preservation:
Patients facing cancer treatments may have eggs harvested prior to treatment for later IVF use, themselves or through a surrogate.

Fibroids:
Benign uterine tumors may prevent natural egg implantation.

Genetic disorders:
IVF methods permit some level of genetic screening for certain genetic conditions.

Impaired sperm:
IVF may improve chances for fertilization due to low sperm counts or poor sperm motility.

Previous sterilization:
Women with tubal ligation sterilization may have an option through IVF if they wish to have another pregnancy.

Ovary failure:
When normal ovarian function ceases at an early age, IVF procedures may help a woman conceive.

Unknown infertility:
When no reason for infertility is found, IVF may be an option to assist pregnancy.

How does the In Vitro Fertilization process proceed?

Before the IVF treatment cycle begins, donors typically go through a series of screenings. Women have ovarian reserve testing to establish quantity and quality of egg supply, while men have semen analysis to determine the health of sperm. Both partners are screened for infectious diseases. Mock embryo transfers may be performed to determine the best IVF techniques. In Global Fertility & Genetics we are specialized in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and frozen embryo transfer (FET) techniques.

Are there risks associated with In Vitro Fertilization?

There are several steps in the typical IVF process and complications can occur at many points along the treatment path. These can include:

Egg retrieval:
Eggs are harvested using an aspirating needle that may cause damage, infection, or bleeding.

Multiple pregnancy:
IVF techniques carry an increased risk of more than 1 embryo becoming implanted.

Low birth weight and premature delivery:
There’s a slightly increased statistical possibility of these conditions following IVF treatment.

Ectopic pregnancies:
Between 2-5% of IVF patients experience pregnancies starting outside the uterus.

Failure to get pregnant creates a base of stress to which IVF may add due to procedures, complexity, and expense.

Fortunately our team of In Global Fertility & Genetics is here to help you! We will advise you to reduce stress and transform your fertility treatment into a pleasant journey to parenthood.

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