Infertility

In vitro Fertilization

RGI's in-vitro Fertilization, IVF, program is well respected for its quality of services. The IVF laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists. The continuous IVF research efforts we are involved in offer state of the art care. This IVF program serves as a training ground for colleagues from all over the world. Our outcome data is available for all to review. Should you have additional questions regarding IVF or wish to make an appointment for IVF services, please contact us.

IVF Treatment:

With IVF, a awidely known Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure, eggs are obtained from the female after her ovaries have been stimulated with fertility drugs. While under a short period of sedation and with the use of ultrasound guidance, a needle is inserted into the ovaries through the vagina wall and eggs are aspirated. These eggs are then fertilized in the laboratory (invitro) with the partner's sperm and the developing embryos are cultured for three to six days.

Embryo transfer is performed on day 3 of the IVF process or on day 5 at the blastocyst stage of embryo development. The embryo transfer procedure is performed with a small catheter that places the embryos into the uterine cavity. RGI recommends that when PGD is done, transfer takes place on Day 5. Approximately 10-12 days after embryo transfer, a blood sample is taken to determine pregnancy.

IVF Value:

RGI has a wide variety of ART procedures available to the patient. Determining the right treatment and procedure is done on a case by case basis. Like most qualified ART centers, we perform GIFT and ZIFT; however, the majority of ART cycles are IVF cycles.

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IVF Next Steps:

To begin the IVF process, please send us an IVF online inquiry, so we can learn more about you and your situation.