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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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Today, 3/29/08 I am 5 weeks pregnant through IVF.
Working / Worked
For me was ok. For my wife pretty nerve racking
Working / Worked
1st-BFP,but miscarried
2nd-BFN
3rd-in March
2nd-BFN
3rd-in March
Working / Worked
IVF#1 (9/07)- cancelled day of HCG trigger due to overstim. IVF#2 (11/07)- made to retrieval, but no transfer due to overstim. FET #1 (1/08)- BFN. FET #2 (2/08)- No embryos- non viable. IVF#3 (4/08)- cancelled day of HCG trigger due to overstim. IVF #4 (6/08)- made it to retrieval. No transfer due to overstim. Good # of viable embryos! FET#3- (8/08)- BFP- hcg doubling every 2.5 days- no hb first US. Second US- Sac and embryo good size and a hb! Yeah! Lots of prayers!
Working / Worked
After 3 tries it finally worked.
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going through the process now
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2 x attempts both successful
Working / Worked
Went in today for my egg retrieval. The doctor was able to retrieve 21 eggs. We find out Thursday how many actually fertilized. Please keep us in your prayers.
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The first attempt failed due to my fallopian tubes I had surgery which should correct the problem.
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First IVF Cycle in Feb...we shall see! : )
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retreval done jan 15,2008
Working / Worked
We had been trying for about a year when I went to my DR and ordered my DH to have a Semen Analysis. Every one of his samples came back Zero Count. We're on our way to achieving our goal. We will soon have an extraction and do ICSI.
Working / Worked
4th IVF cycle was successful! Our little miracle is due in November!!!
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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]
