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Albany IVF
IVF and related services are the primary treatment options for couples with
moderate to severe tubal factor and male factor infertility. In these cases
superovulation/IUI
therapy has minimal success.
IVF is also pursued by couples with other diagnoses when other options have
failed. Because it is the only time that we can directly assess a woman's eggs,
it is also the best way to test issues such as sperm-egg interaction and embryo
performance in culture. IVF’s higher monthly success rates make this an
attractive choice for many couples.
Controlled Ovarian Stimulation (COS) — The goal of COS is to stimulate a woman's
ovaries to mature many follicles at once so we can retrieve many good quality
eggs. We initially control the ovarian cycle with hormones such as oral
contraceptive pills and gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists. After this we
use ovarian stimulating
medications such as gonadotropins to stimulate follicle growth. We carefully
monitor your response to COS during our Clinic.
Clinic monitoring may occur seven days a week for IVF patients. Sunday
appointments are individualized.
Once the follicles are felt to be mature, instructions to take an injection of
human chorionic gonadotropin to cause final maturational changes in the egg will
be given. If this injection is not administered correctly, mature eggs may not
be retrieved. This injection is also critically timed to 36 hours before egg
retrieval. The timing of this medication
is critical.
The Embryo Transfer (ET) is a fairly straightforward procedure. Yet, because it
is typically the last technical IVF step, and because a discussion about embryo
quality, chances of success, and outcomes such as multiple or grandmultiple
pregnancy has just occurred, it is typically a somewhat tense and emotional
time.
After the ET women often wonder, "Did my procedure work? What should I be
feeling?" It is easy to read too much into the physical symptoms during this
phase. In the end, we cannot tell whether a pregnancy occurred until pregnancy
testing is completed. Relaxation techniques, deep breathing, Hatha Yoga, and
massage are all good ways to help make this time easier.
We do the ET under transabdominal ultrasound guidance and require a full
bladder. We load a small plastic catheter with the embryos, then pass it through
your cervix and your endometrial cavity. We do a practice transfer just before
the actual ET to assure that your cervical canal can be easily negotiated.
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Crozer Fertility
Male factor infertility is diagnosed in ~30-40% of patients, either as the sole
diagnosis or in combination with one or more female factors. Many aspects of
male physiology can influence male-factor infertility including hormonal
production, sperm transport and sexual dysfunction. Each case has to be assessed
individually and treated appropriately.
The evaluation of the male partner begins with a reliable semen analysis that
will assess multiple characteristics of the sperm. The male partner should
schedule a semen analysis, preferably during the same month his wife undergoes
her infertility evaluation, as well as blood testing for infectious diseases and
blood typing.
In order for accurate assessment the sample should be analyzed within 1 hour of
collection, therefore collection on site is preferred. We do understand,
however, that this can be a stressful time so in some instances the sample may
be collected at home provided it can be delivered to the laboratory within an
hour of collection.
Many factors may influence the results of the semen analysis. Since many of
which involve specimen transport it is important to adhere to the specimen
collection policy
defined by the laboratory.
Collection technique: Failure to collect the sample by masturbation, failure to
collect the entire sample and the use of lubricants may effect results.
Additionally, the
specimen container itself may not be a friendly environment for sperm, therefore
a laboratory approved container should only be used during collection.
Time of collection: Motility and viability may be compromised in samples that
are analyzed more than 1 hour from time of collection. It is important to follow
the instruction for transport should you need to collect outside of the
facility.
Abstinence period: Too short or too lengthy a period of abstinence may impact
the concentration or motility of a specimen. It is important to adhere to the
guidelines for
abstinence as outlined in the specimen collection policy.
Recent illness: Recent severe systemic illness in the last three months may
affect the semen analysis.
Medications: Several medications may affect the results of the analysis.
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Crozer Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Center
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd.
ACP Suite 531
Upland, PA 19013
610 447-2727
Infertility and Invitro Fertilization Medical Associates of Western New York
The goals of our program are to assist a variety of patients with gynecologic
and infertility concerns in their desire to achieve healthy pregnancies and to
resolve their health concerns. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality
of care at our state-of-the-art facility.
In order to provide a comprehensive program, we have experienced professionals
who are dedicated to providing personalized care. Our nurses and IVF
coordinators are
trained in infertility. As part of our ongoing quality assurance, we have
outside professionals and clinicians visit our facility to provide continuing
input.
Every effort is made to tailor each diagnosis and treatment to the individual
needs of each patient. As a university affiliated program, we are also involved
in clinical research and teaching which we feel will benefit patients.
The technique involves the injection of a single sperm into an egg. For couples
with severe male factor infertility or couples with prior In Vitro Fertilization
attempts in which failure to fertilize occurred, ICSI has proved to be
successful. In cases where the sperm must be taken directly from the testes,
ICSI may also be used to achieve
fertilization. The procedure involves the processing of sperm from a semen
specimen or testicular biopsy. A single live sperm is then injected directly
into egg with a glass
needle. The fertilization and pregnancy rates are comparable to those seen with
IVF couples with no male factor infertility problems.
To achieve a pregnancy as a result of IVF several steps are needed:
* Use of fertility drugs to stimulate the ovary to produce several oocytes
(eggs)
* Retrieval of the oocytes from the ovary by transvaginal aspiration
* Fertilization of the oocytes and culture of the embryos in the IVF laboratory
* Transfer of the embryos into the uterus
All of these procedures are accomplished in our facility. For patient comfort
and safety, all transvaginal aspirations of ovarian cysts are done with
conscious sedation
administered by an anesthesiologist.
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