IVF Program
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INTRODUCTION TO IVF
Today, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is practically a household word. But not so long ago, it was a mysterious procedure for infertility that produced what were then known as “test-tube babies.” Louise Brown, born in England in 1978, was the first such baby to be conceived outside her mother’s womb. Unlike the simpler process of interauterine insemination (IUI), in which sperm is placed in the uterus and conception precedes as expected when sperm meets egg, IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once an embryo or embryos are created, they are then transferred from the laboratory into the uterus for implantation. IVF is a complex procedure that is constantly evolving. The latest technologies are employed by our physicians, both in the procedure room and the high complexity laboratory to give you the highest chance for success. |
Evaluating an IVF Program
There are many things to consider when evaluating an IVF program. The credentials of the personnel, the accreditation of the laboratory, and whether or not they report their statistics to the CDC and/or SART is vital information for making such an important decision. Learn More |
Questions to ask when comparing IVF Programs
Do you report your statistics to a government agency? Is the physician that will be preforming the procedure a Reproductive Endocrinologist? Is the laboratory accredited? How do their success rates match up against the national average? |
Understanding Success Rates
It is important to note that different clinics have differing patient populations, treatment approaches, and cycle reporting practices that may inflate or lower pregnancy rates as related to another clinic. Learn More |
