What Is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an advanced form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) that helps infertile women and couples conceive. Through IVF, eggs are retrieved and then manually fertilized outside the body using a sperm sample from a woman’s partner or donor.
There are many ways to tailor the in vitro fertilization process for intended parents, from surrogacy and egg donation to mini IVF treatments for people searching for a lower-impact, less expensive approach to fertility.
IVF
End-to-End Support
You'll receive a dedicated care coordinator to oversee your care team of personalized nurses and your doctor. We pride ourselves in highly personalized and attentive support.
In vitro fertilization is highly effective at treating infertility in men and women with modern advancements. In fact, IVF was used in 99% of all ART procedures.
The IVF Process
When you come to BabiesSprouts, you'll receive a dedicated care coordinator that will work with your physician to oversee every aspect of your fertility journey. You’ll receive a personalized team of nurses you’ll see each time you visit, and your doctor will spend time getting to know you and your partner. Whatever you’re looking for, your team is here to help.
There are many steps in the IVF cycle, which begins at the start of a patient’s menstrual period. Once it’s time for your IVF cycle, your fertility specialists and doctors will require pre-treatment tests, which may include blood tests, ultrasounds, and semen analysis.
After the eggs are retrieved, the laboratory treats the eggs and fertilizes them with sperm to create embryos. If desired, the embryos are biopsied to determine the gender and test for chromosomal abnormalities. When the time is right for the transfer, an embryo is selected and implanted into the uterus of the patient or surrogate to create a pregnancy.
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Women With Damaged Fallopian Tubes
Bypass tubal factor infertility with IVF to achieve a successful pregnancy without invasive surgery.
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Women With Irregular Cycles of Ovulation
Many medications throughout the IVF cycle will prepare the uterus’ lining to optimize the chances of a successful conception.
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Same-Sex Couples
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, third-party IVF can bring your dreams to life.
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Male Factor Infertility
Increase your chances of a conception with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) during IVF.
Start your family via IVF
Building a family has never been more accessible and successful. If you’re coping with infertility blues or looking to start your family but don’t know how, you don’t have to wait any longer to take steps toward this dream.
Frequently asked questions
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is recommended in a wide variety of scenarios where traditional methods of conception or other forms of fertility care are not successful or feasible. Some common scenarios that call for IVF include:
Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
Ovulation disorders
Endometriosis
Unexplained infertility
Male factor infertility
Advanced maternal age
Repeated miscarriages
LGBTQ+ family building
Single aspiring parents
Genetic disorders
Fertility preservation
A physician can review a patient's history and help guide them to the treatment and diagnostic procedures that are most appropriate for them.
The prospect of daily injections can be overwhelming. we have designed our medication schedules and injection types to minimize discomfort and stress.
After egg retrieval, patients are given a progesterone hormone supplement to prepare the lining of the uterus for embryo transfer.
Because anesthesia is used for egg retrieval, patients feel nothing during the procedure.
Those who have started stimulation treatment at home will travel to clinic about 5-7 days later.
Most patients need to be in USA for 10 days to three weeks.
Most of out-of-town patients return home the day after the embryo transfer. All types of travel are safe. Sitting for an extended period of time will not affect the chances of pregnancy. We recommend that patients traveling by air drink plenty of fluids, as circulated air can be quite dry, and dehydration should be avoided.