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Arkansas Fertility
We offer both basic and advanced infertility testing for both the female and the
male. Treatment modalities range from intrauterine inseminations (IUI) to in
vitro fertilization
(IVF). Embryo and sperm cryopreservation are offered. We have an active egg
donor program and also perform surrogacy (both gestational and traditional).
Both medical
treatment and advanced endoscopic surgical treatment for infertility are
provided. IVF is performed in our state of the art in-office surgery center.
Tubal ligation reversals are also performed. The egg retrieval is performed 36
hours after the hCG (ovidrel) injection. You will be given conscious intravenous
sedation for this procedure. You will not be completely asleep, but will be
heavily sedated and generally will have no recollection of the procedure. The
procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to perform.
You should not eat or drink anything after midnight the evening prior to the egg
retrieval. You will be given an antibiotic, usually doxycycline, to start the
day prior to the procedure. Do not take the antibiotic the morning of the
retrieval, but resume it that evening. Timing of the procedure in relation to
when you received the hCG (ovdirel) is critical. You will be given specific
instructions as to when to take the hCG and when to arrive for the egg
retrieval.
www.arkansasfertility.com
Arkansas Fertility & Gynecology Associates
Little Rock, AR
Call toll-free: 877-801-5353
Nashville Fertility Center
IVF is a process where fertilization takes place outside the body, in a petri
dish or a test tube. A woman's eggs are aspirated from her ovaries and placed
with sperm. After culture of the embryos for three to five days, the embryos are
placed in the woman's uterus. The IVF cycle includes administration of medicines
for stimulation of the ovaries (ovarian hyperstimulation), egg retrieval,
fertilization and embryo culture, and embryo transfer. If patients choose,
cryopreservation may be performed. Each of the components of the IVF cycle is
described in detail below.
The IVF Cycle begins on menstrual cycle day 2 with the use of an oral
contraceptive agent. Depending on your individual circumstances, this medicine
may be given for a
varying period of time (often 2 weeks) to prevent ovarian cysts from forming in
response to Lupron. Lupron is then given for 10-14 days prior to beginning the
fertility medicine, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Lupron, importantly,
prevents ovulation of eggs prior to our being able to retrieve them surgically.
Patients who respond well to fertility medications usually develop approximately
12-15 follicles. Those who respond excessively may make as many as 30 or more
and those who respond poorly may develop four or less. Those patients who
respond poorly may choose to stop the cycle at this point in hopes of achieving
a better stimulation in a subsequent try. The risk of this occurring increases
with the woman's age, and ranges from 5-20%.
www.nashvillefertility.com
Nashville Fertility Center
345 23rd Ave. N., Ste. 401,
Nashville,
TN 37203 (615) 321-4740 Fax (615) 320-0240
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