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Egg Donor Somerset
In vitro fertilization (IVF) at our Somerset, Freehold, Annandale, and
Lawrenceville facilities is an option for couples that are having a difficult
time conceiving for various
reasons. In vitro fertilization involves stimulating multiple eggs to grow,
retrieving mature eggs, fertilizing the eggs in the laboratory, and transferring
fertilized eggs (embryos) into the uterus.
Treatment with in vitro fertilization begins with an orientation visit. During
the IVF orientation, you and your partner will have a private consultation with
an IVF New Jersey physician, an IVF nurse coordinator, and a financial counselor
to discuss your history and your expectations.
There are several advantages to in vitro fertilization. Eggs can be evaluated
and fertilization can be confirmed in the lab, and there is more opportunity to
influence sperm concentration.
The first step is stimulating multiple eggs to grow. During egg growth
stimulation, which is referred to as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, you
will receive an injectable medication, called gonadotropins, every day for seven
to 12 days. This medication is designed to induce the growth of multiple egg
sacs (follicles), which contain the eggs within your ovaries.
After the seven- to twelve-day period, human chronic gonadotropin (HCG) is
administered. The egg retrieval procedure is performed in the IVF New Jersey
operating suite.
During the procedure, a needle is inserted into the ovarian follicles, and fluid
and eggs are carefully suctioned out. The procedure usually takes about 20
minutes and is done under sedation.
The number of eggs we retrieve ranges between four and 50. About 65 percent of
the eggs will fertilize normally. The majority of fertilized eggs will divide
and become an
early embryo, sometimes called a "pre-embryo." The better quality pre-embryos
will continue to divide to the five-day stage, and they are referred to as "blastocysts."
About three to five days after your IVF procedure, you will return to the center
for the embryo or blastocyst transfer.
www.ivfnj.com
81 Veronica Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873
IVF Treatments for Infertility
Welcome to North Hudson I.V.F., where personalized treatment and efficient
patient care are our top priorities. Our staff has extensive training in patient
counseling and the many fertility treatment options that are currently
available. Our medical director Jane Miller, M.D. and scientific director T.
Timothy Smith, Ph.D. are renowned for their expertise in in vitro fertilization
(IVF) and other infertility treatments in New Jersey and the New York City Metro
Area. At North Hudson I.V.F., we know that starting a family is one of the most
important milestones a couple can cross, and our doctors and staff are committed
to assisting any and all patients who seek our help.
In vitro (Latin for "in glass") fertilization involves obtaining mature eggs
from the ovary and incubating them with healthy, active sperm to achieve
fertilization outside of the
body. As it turns out, achieving fertilization in vitro is relatively simple,
but there's a lot more to the IVF process than just that.
IVF is not only an effective infertility treatment option on its own, but is
also the basis for procedures such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
and egg donation.
After confirming fertilization on the day following insemination (see Figure 1)
the embryos are incubated for another three to five days before being returned
to the uterus. During this incubation period, the embryos will continue to
divide to the 8-cell stage by the third day of development
Using a thin plastic tube inserted through the cervix, the embryos may be
returned to the uterus at the 8-cell stage (day three of development). However,
at North Hudson
I.V.F., we want our in vitro fertilization patients in Bergen County and
Northern New Jersey to have the best chances of successful implantation and
pregnancy. Therefore, we prefer to continue incubation of the embryos for two to
three more days, at which point the embryos reach blastocyst stage on day five
or six of development (see Figure 3 below).
Embryos must develop to the blastocyst stage in order to attach to the
endometrium. Transferring embryos at the blastocyst stage ensures that the
embryos have acquired the developmental capacity for attachment and
implantation. That is why, at North Hudson I.V.F. Center, serving Northern New
Jersey and the New York City metro area, ALL embryos are grown to the blastocyst
stage prior to transfer. Embryos that are not transferred to the uterus may be
cryopreserved (frozen) for later use.
www.northhudsonivf.com
North Hudson I.V.F.
Center for Fertility & Gynecology
385 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632
(201) 871-1999 phone
(201) 871-1031 fax
Fertility Institute of New Jersey and New York IVF
A colleague from Harvard Medical School described Dr. Navot as "the most
brilliant and innovative mind in the field of Infertility today." As the founder
of the Fertility Institute of New Jersey and New York, his world-renowned
expertise has distinguished us as one of the leading centers in the world. Dr.
Navot revolutionized the field of fertility by pioneering the first pregnancies
in women without ovaries, establishing the first egg donation program in the
world, and developing the "Clomiphene Challenge Test," now considered a standard
evaluation to determine a woman's fertility potential and egg reserve.
A graduate of the Hadassah School at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Dr. Navot
is board certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and
Infertility. In 1994, Dr. Navot established the Fertility Institute, bringing
the latest in assisted reproduction technology, including IVF, Cryopreservation,
Micromanipulation, and blastocyst transfer, within easy reach of residents in
the metropolitan area. Since its establishment, the Institute has seen success
rates that rival the largest university based fertility programs in the United
States and Europe.
An international expert in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology, Dr. Navot
has authored over 100 medical journal articles and contributed chapters to more
than 25 of the leading medical textbooks. He is highly regarded by the medical
profession and is a frequent guest lecturer worldwide. Recently, he was
distinguished by the IVF World Congress and European Society for Human
Reproduction at an international symposium hosted in Paris, France.
This method is used for women with blocked damaged or missing fallopian tubes,
endometriosis, unexplained infertility or whose partners have low sperm counts.
The
woman is given daily hormone injections to stimulate egg production. Sonograms
and blood tests are used to monitor ovarian response. When the in vitro team
determines that the eggs are fully mature, an aspirating needle is inserted into
the ovary (under sedation or a local anesthetic), and the eggs are removed. The
eggs are then placed into a special culture medium, a sperm specimen from the
male is gently washed and added, and the sperm-egg culture is then placed in an
incubator. Three to five days later, when normal fertilization and embryo growth
have been confirmed, embryos are transferred into the uterus with a thin
catheter. Embryo transfer is a painless procedure.
www.center4ivf.com
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