What is IVF?
IVF stands for In vitro fertilization and is the most common type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to create an embryo by bypassing certain causes of infertility, such as mild sperm abnormalities in men, and fallopian tube or ovulation irregularity in women. During IVF, a woman’s eggs are surgically retrieved and then fertilized in a laboratory by mixing with a partner (or donor) sperm. The fertilized egg, or embryo, is left to grow for 3-5 days and is then surgically transferred back into the woman’s uterus.
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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of microinsemination to help couples overcome male factor infertility. ICSI is performed by the embryologist, who surgically inserts one sperm into each egg.
Events & Announcements
Updated COVID Measures - November 17
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has updated their COVID guidelines for fertility clinics and patients, following a November 10 update from the Center of Disease Control (CDC). We highlight some of the most important points below, and share a link to the complete list.
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