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What is in vitro fertilization (IVF) and how can it help me?

March 10, 2009 @ 04:39 PM — by unknown
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Sometimes infertility has an obvious cause, such as a disease or a physical defect that prevents a person or a couple from conceiving. Often, treating the root cause will also treat the infertility. But for couples who can’t seem to get pregnant on their own, in vitro fertilization could be the answer they’re looking for. Couples who have failed to conceive after a year of trying might be good candidates for in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a medical process that mixes the father’s sperm with the mother’s egg in a laboratory setting. Once the egg has been fertilized, it is implanted into the mother’s womb and left there to develop. IVF is carried out in five stages. The first involves monitoring and the stimulation of egg production. Fertility medicines are administered during this phase, in the hopes of producing several viable eggs. Ultrasound technology is used to monitor egg development, and hormone levels are monitored with blood tests. Next comes the egg and sperm co

How to Select an Egg Donor

March 10, 2009 @ 04:30 PM — by unknown
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When infertile couples go in search of an egg donor, they often look for a woman who shares one parent’s physical characteristics. They may base their decision on the donor’s height and weight, body type, hair color and texture, or other physical traits. While it’s understandable that a couple would want a child that resembles them physically, there is much more to donor selection than finding someone who looks similar to the prospective parents. Finding a perfect physical match is largely futile, since most people have a unique appearance. For that reason, it’s important to take other qualities into consideration when you consider egg donation and selecting an egg donor. All egg donors are screened for diseases and chromosomal defects. The health of your donor might prove to be more important than her appearance. Additionally, many donors are required to complete IQ tests and essays to gauge their intelligence and personality traits. If you come across a personality that you are
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