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In Vitro Fertilization / Assisted Reproductive Technology IVF (in
vitro fertilization) and various forms of assisted reproductive
technologies have been available in the United States since
1981. Since 1988, over 2,500 babies have been born to
patients of Reproductive Resource Center as a result
of assisted reproductive technologies.
There are several subjects related to IVF and assisted reproductive
technology that should be of interest to this patient category.
These include:
IVF was the first known assisted reproductive technology made
available for couples experiencing infertility caused by absent,
obstructed or damaged fallopian tubes. Today, other indications
for this treatment include:
- low sperm counts
- endometriosis
- cervical mucus abnormalities
- failed conventional treatments
- unexplained infertility
IVF requires ovarian stimulation, monitoring of egg maturation,
egg retrieval, fertilization of the eggs within a laboratory
setting, and embryo transfer to the uterine cavity.
Additional embryos may be frozen, thawed and later transferred
to the uterine cavity. There are many factors to take into consideration
for IVF. Reproductive Resource Center (RRC) offers an experienced
team of support to help you through the decisions. Additionally,
Reproductive Resource Center (RRC) offers you an excellent opportunity
to help you have a baby. |
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