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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is often an excellent option for intended parents experiencing difficulty becoming pregnant.

IVF is a detailed assisted reproductive treatment in which the egg and sperm are united in our laboratory—hence the term in vitro. This allows us to create healthy embryos that can later be transferred to the uterus.

To begin, the patient undergoes hormonal stimulation to help produce multiple eggs. These eggs are then retrieved and fertilized in the lab, where the resulting embryos develop for several days. One embryo is transferred to the uterine cavity, and any remaining high-quality embryos are cryopreserved for potential future use.

At Global Fertility & Genetics in New York, our fertility specialists are highly experienced in managing every step of the IVF process. If you’d like to learn whether IVF is the right path for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team.

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 undergo ovarian reserve testing to assess the quantity and quality of their egg supply, while men undergo semen analysis to evaluate the health of their sperm. Both partners are screened for infectious diseases. Mock embryo transfers may be performed to determine the best IVF techniques. At Global Fertility & Genetics, we specialize 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 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.