In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization or IVF is an option for couples who are failing to conceive naturally or with the help of assistive reproductive therapies.
How in vitro fertilization works
IVF is the process in which the egg is fertilized by the sperm outside of the body. The steps can be broken down into ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo development, embryo transfer, and pregnancy.
Potential benefits of in vitro fertilization for fertility
- Increased pregnancy success rates for couples with persistent infertility
- Ability to use donor eggs or sperm
- Less chance of miscarriage
- Improves chances of having a healthy baby through genetic testing
- Increased control over your pregnancy timeline