In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing eggs with sperm, which takes place outside the woman’s body. The embryo is taken from the dish and placed in the mother’s uterus using a fine tube.
Egg retrieval is considered a minor surgery which requires anesthesia, so our patients feel nothing during the procedure. Patients may experience some minor cramping in the ovaries that can be treated with prescribed medications by your fertility doctor in...
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most well-known and established fertility treatments available. IVF treatment involves combining retrieved eggs with sperm in the controlled environment of an embryology laboratory. The resulting embryos are then placed in...
A transvaginal ultrasound probe is inserted into your vagina to identify follicles. The needle then punctures each egg follicle and gently removes the egg through a gentle suction.
When you feel ready, schedule a consultation with your IVF specialist to review what might have been learned from the failed IVF attempt. We suggest waiting for one full menstrual cycle before undergoing another IVF stimulation. It can take up to 6 weeks for...