What to Expect Along the Path to Conceiving With IVF
Starting the IVF treatment process can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Usually, IVF is pursued only after other fertility treatments have failed. You may have been trying to conceive for months or, more likely, for years and years. But this is not always the
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Risks, Success Rate, Procedure
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
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Procedure, Preparation & Risks
What Is In Vitro Fertilization? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of assistive reproductive technology (ART). It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm. This fertilized egg is known as an embryo. The embryo can
Your TOP IVF Questions – Answered!
As the most commonly performed assisted reproductive technology (ART) used worldwide by couples trying to have a baby, it is not surprising there are lots and lots of questions about in vitro fertilization (IVF)! We’ve selected the top questions asked on-line, to answer: What
5 Myths About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Some medical conditions have the potential to change your life, and once diagnosed, you’ll naturally want to learn as much as possible about them. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a perfect example. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism
A Step-By-Step Look at the IVF Process
When you think of common fertility treatments, in vitro fertilization (IVF) probably appears near the top of your list. There’s a reason for that. IVF has been around for decades and you most likely already know the basic idea behind IVF:
5 Facts You Should Know Before Having a Vasectomy
If you and your partner are looking for a permanent birth control method, you may be considering a vasectomy. “A vasectomy is permanent male sterilization,” explains Puneet Masson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of the Male Fertility Program at Penn
Important Tips for Gynaecologic Health Issues
How Does the Doctor Determine If I Am Infertile? To determine whether you are infertile, your doctor will go over your health history, medications and sexual history. Men will get a physical exam and often a sperm analysis, which tests the health of the sperm. For a woman, testing