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(also known as IVF, ICSI)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a technique in which egg cells are fertilised by sperm outside the woman's womb. IVF is a major treatment in infertility when other methods of achieving conception have failed. The process involves hormonally controlling the ovulatory process, removing ova (eggs) from the woman's ovaries... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Infertility | 540 |
60% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 31 |
71% |
| Miscarriage | 7 |
71% |
| Trying To Conceive | 5 |
80% |
| Pregnancy | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 62% (596
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In Vitro Fertilization Reviews
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2 days til egg collection.....
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did IVF w/ICSI, conceived son. Six frozen embies left
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Will do first IVF in Feb
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First attempt in September...HPT says YES! Waiting for beta on 10/6 to confirm
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very emotional rollarcoaster. Pos blood test. Ended in miscarriage
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Currently going through it.. haven'#t had egg collection yet
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I have my 5 day-transfer on Monday, 9/17/07... I don't know how many embryos to put in...
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First IVF, healthy singleton.
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First IVF cycle, 14 eggs, 3 fertilized. First beta 330, second beta 796. U/S at seven weeks shows a healthy singleton.
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We are pregnant!!
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Did one cycle of IVF. 8 follicles yielded 6 eggs. 5 were mature, 4 fertilized and all of them arrested before transfer.
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First try -3 eggs fertilized, transfered 2 on 10/10 and got a BFP 10/20!
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First try -3 eggs fertilized, transfered 2 on 10/10 and got a BFP 10/20!
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Had to stop in middle of meds #'s weren't high enough
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GIFT
I too have no advice about GIFT, I just want to wish you all the luck with conceiving. Infertility is a very difficult journey, but it's nothing we c... [More] -
Acronyms~
Here are some: AH Assisted Hatching ART Assisted Reproductive Technology BBT Basal Body Temperature BCP Birth Control Pills CD Cycle Da... [More] -
getting pregnant after m/c
AF ... Aunt Flo (menstruation) AI…artificial insemination (any other than intercourse) AID...artificial insemination donor sperm AIH...artificial... [More] -
Have to ask
Here is the long list..........some of them are more commonly used than others. 2WW = 2-Week Wait AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation) AH, AZH = Assisted... [More] -
Has anyone tried IVM instead of IVF?
IVM = In Vitro Maturation After a horribly painful ER and having to abort my ET, I am looking into other clinics. My sister has generously volunte... [More]
