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Houston Fertility Institute
One of the best-known treatments for infertility is in vitro fertilization, or
IVF. Our Texas fertility clinics often uses IVF because it is highly effective
for both female and male factor infertility. It offers the best chance of
pregnancy per cycle, but is also the most expensive form of treatment. As a
result, IVF at our clinics in Tomball and Houston are often utilized only after
trying more conservative treatments. The in vitro fertilization procedure at
Houston Fertility Institute involves hormone injections to stimulate ovaries to
mature eggs, which are then retrieved through aspiration. Fertilization of the
eggs takes place in our IVF laboratory in Tomball or Houston. The resulting
embryos are nourished in an incubator and, at a predetermined stage of
development, transferred into the uterus to continue normal fetal development.
For experienced in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in the Houston, Texas,
area, you can trust the doctors and staff of Houston Fertility Institute.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is one of a number of infertility treatments
available at Houston Fertility Institute. Intrauterine insemination or IUI is a
basic step towards fertility treatments. It is also called artificial
insemination. This fertility treatment can be done using your husband or
partner's sperm or sperm from a donor. Following intercourse, only a small
proportion of the sperm ascend the female genital tract. The goal of IUI is to
increase the quantity of sperm into the uterus and thereby facilitate
fertilization. For IUI the sperm are first washed and placed into a small volume
of sterile medium and are then injected directly into the uterus via a thin soft
catheter. The patient is able to resume normal activity immediately following
the IUI procedure.
Severe male factor infertility, once an impenetrable barrier to parenthood, has
virtually ceased to exist. ICSI involves the insertion of a single sperm
directly into a mature egg obtained from the ovary of a woman undergoing in
vitro fertilization. Often, this results in fertilization and the development of
a normal embryo. The babies born after ICSI are just as healthy as babies
conceived spontaneously.
www.hfi-ivf.com
2500 Fondren, Ste. 306
Houston, Texas 77063
Office: 713-490-2527
Fax: 713-334-5547
Houston IVF
With in vitro fertilization (IVF), the eggs are collected by guiding a needle
through the vaginal wall with ultrasound. No abdominal incisions are needed to
collect the eggs or transfer the embryos into the uterus.
However, gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote or tubal embryo
transfer (ZIFT or TET) usually require the woman to have a laparoscopy. Since
our program has very high IVF pregnancy rates, rates that are higher than the
GIFT pregnancy rates of most programs, we do not recommend GIFT since it
requires a surgery (the
laparoscopy).
These treatments are useful in women who have anatomical problems with their
cervix or uterus which make conventional IVF difficult (transferring the embryos
through the cervix) or in other unusual circumstances. Since ZIFT or TET require
two separate procedures in the operating room, the cost of these treatments is
higher than IVF.
With in vitro fertilization, the processes that normally occur in the woman's
fallopian tube are taking place in the laboratory. The eggs are taken from the
ovary, placed with the man's sperm in a dish or tube in the lab to achieve
fertilization, and the resulting embryos are placed inside the woman's uterine
cavity by passing a catheter through the cervix. Embryo freezing is also done if
there are extra embryos after the transfer.
www.houstonivf.net
Suite 901
Smith Tower,
6550 Fannin,
Houston, TX, 77030.
713-465-1211 ext 38.
IVF Houston
Infertility can be the result of a number of factors such as mechanical,
hormonal, and functional problems. In addition to addressing the medical causes
of infertility, Dr.
Grunert believes that an integral part of his practice is to treat each patient
as an individual, addressing the physical and psychological toll that the
infertile couple faces. Dr. Grunert appreciates the unique character and quality
of each individual and strives to treat each patient as such. Working closely
with the patient/couple, he will tailor a personalized treatment plan in order
to meet each patient's objectives.
Dedicated to knowing each patient's needs and expectations, Dr. George M.
Grunert believes in seeing each patient at every visit, something that is not
found in most
infertility practices today. He and his staff believe that this one-on-one
relationship is an integral part of his success in helping patients reach their
goals. His practice is less contrived and less complicated than many encountered
in the infertility field.
Dr. Grunert graduated from Rice University in Houston, received his MD degree
from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and completed post-graduate training
in
Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Naval Regional Medical Center (NRMC) in
Oakland, California. He received Fellowship training in Reproductive
Endocrinology at NRMC, Oakland, and at the University of California at San
Francisco. He returned to Houston in 1981 to begin the private practice of
gynecology, infertility and reproductive endocrinology.
In 1986, Dr. Grunert founded the Laboratory for Assisted Reproductive Technology
at the Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates and the Woman's Hospital of
Texas.
Since its inception Dr. Grunert has served as the Medical Director. This remains
the oldest ongoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program in Houston. It was the
first program in the Southwest to be certified by the Society of Assisted
Reproductive Technology (SART). The Laboratory is constantly involved in
research to remain at the top of the field and to be able to offer the latest
technology advancements to the patient.
www.ivfhouston.com
7550 Fannin Street,
Houston, Texas,
Texas Medical Center.
Phone 713-512-7851
Fax 713-512-7853
Toll-free 800-988-0081
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