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The Center for Assisted Reproduction offers this advanced procedure for couples struggling with a variety of infertility problems. It is the most common procedure performed by CARE.
In IVF, a female egg is fertilized with a sperm solution and returned to the uterus through the cervix. The process begins with the woman taking fertility drugs to increase the number of eggs that are released at ovulation. The eggs are then harvested and mixed with the man's sperm. Once an embryo forms, it is placed back inside the mother's body through her cervix.
IVF can be a good option if the woman's fallopian tubes are blocked or if she has endometriosis. IVF is also a good choice when the male partner has a low sperm count. IVF can also be used when the cause of infertility is unknown.
An Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), IVF is a good option for many couples. The Center for Assisted Reproduction is one of the leading IVF facilities in the field.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about IVF treatment. If you would like to learn more about in vitro fertilization from our infertility specialists in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area, contact the Center for Assisted Reproduction today.
There are many steps involved with IVF, from initial consultation to transfer of the embryo. Many patients feel that the time and effort are worth the chance at a successful pregnancy. Women will need to undergo evaluation, blood tests, ultrasound, hormone therapy, egg retrieval, and embryo implantation on a carefully regulated schedule. Men will also need to be evaluated, have blood tests, and donate sperm. Our office will advise you as to what’s needed.
IVF is often the assisted reproductive technology of choice for women who have blocked or damaged Fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or difficulty with ovulation for any reason. This method often benefits couples when the man has a low sperm count, or has issues with the quality of sperm. After careful evaluation your reproductive endocrinologist will advise you on whether you’re a candidate for the procedure. Whether you and your partner use your own or donated sperm and/or eggs, you’ll need to follow your physician’s instructions and comply with all testing procedures.
There is no reliable way to predict whether or not any one individual will become pregnant using IVF. Usually, more than one IVF procedure is needed before pregnancy occurs. Although there are published statistics on success rates, it’s important to realize that many factors play into successful implantation and pregnancy and birth from IVF.
If everything goes according to plan, including ability to harvest eggs, fertilization of eggs with sperm, and successful transfer, one procedural cycle takes about three weeks. However, there might be some preparation needed before hormone therapy and egg follicle stimulation can occur; and remember, patients may need more than one procedure to become pregnant.