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In Vitro Fertilization
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 consultation today.

In Vitro Fertilization is a complex assisted reproduction treatment. We unite the ovule with 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.

When is IVF performed?

  • 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.
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About In Vitro Fertilization?

How does the In Vitro Fertilization process work?

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 IVF?

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

  • The process of the egg retrieval where eggs are harvested using an aspirating needle may cause damage, infection, or bleeding.
  • IVF techniques carry an increased risk of more than 1 embryo becoming implanted.
  • Low Birth Weight and Premature Delivery have a slightly increased statistical possibility following IVF treatment.
  • Between 2-5% of IVF patients experience pregnancies starting outside the uterus known as ectopic pregnancy.