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The Center for Reproductive Health of Oklahoma City
IVF or In Vitro Fertilization, involves combining eggs and sperm outside the
body in a laboratory. Once an embryo or embryos form, they are then placed in
the uterus. IVF is a highly complex procedure but since its introduction in the
U.S. in 1981, IVF and other similar techniques have resulted in more than
200,000 babies.
Before the egg retrieval process begins, the female will be given injections of
a medication that allows the developing eggs to begin ovulation. Timing is
important; the eggs must be retrieved just before they emerge from the follicles
in the ovaries. If the eggs are taken out too early or too late, they won't
develop normally. Tests and Ultrasounds are used to be sure the eggs are at the
right stage of development before retrieving them.
During the IVF procedure, the staff will locate follicles in the ovary with
ultrasound and remove the eggs with a hollow needle. The procedure is relatively
quick and in most cases takes less than an hour to complete.
Once the retrieval has been completed, the female's eggs will be mixed in the
laboratory with the male partner's sperm. The fertilized eggs are kept in our
fertility practice under observation to ensure optimal growth. Soon the embryo
reaches a critical blastocyst stage in which it is time to transfer back into
the female's uterus. More than one embryo can be transferred into the uterus.
This procedure is completed in the fertility offices and is generally quicker
than the retrieval of the eggs.
okivf.com
1000 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-9200
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
OU Physicians Reproductive Health focuses exclusively on the treatment of
infertility and reproductive endocrine problems. Both of our specialists have
extensive expertise and are fellowship trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and
Infertility. Our objective is to identify all causes of infertility and then to
establish a treatment plan to help patients achieve their goal of pregnancy.
After the first trimester of pregnancy, women return to their physician for
obstetrical care.
Our experienced team of infertility physicians includes Karl Hansen, M.D.,
Ph.D., and LaTasha Craig, M.D., both fellowship-trained in reproductive
endocrinology and
infertility. OU Physicians Reproductive Health IVF program was established in
2006, providing the most advanced treatment conveniently located in the rapidly
growing OU Medical Center. In addition to our IVF laboratory, we also offer
full-service andrology and endocrine laboratory on-site.
OU Physicians Reproductive Health is pleased to announce the availability of the
IntegraMed® Shared Risk® Refund Program. For about the price of two IVF cycles,
the Shared Risk Refund program allows a patient to prepay for up to three IVF
cycles and three frozen embryo transfers, with a refund of at least 70% should a
patient decide to discontinue treatment, or in the event that the patient does
not take a baby home from the hospital.
www.ouinfertility.com
Telephone: (405) 271-1616
Fax: (405) 271-9222
Address: 1000 N. Lincoln Blvd, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Dr. Reshef's
I created this Web site to disseminate information about my sub-specialty of
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and to allow patients and
non-patients to
communicate with me. Your comments, whether a patient, non-patient, future
patient, or a relative thereof, are welcome. I will attempt to respond to your
comments or questions promptly. You can learn about my professional background
(see "About" and "Bio"); browse an update of recent scientific articles (see
"News"); and read about topics of interest (see "Educate me!"). As a
gynecologist, I see patients for routine examinations as well as common
gynecological problems (e.g. abnormal bleeding, infections, pelvic pain,
endometriosis, contraception). As a Reproductive Endocrinologist, I help
patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), puberty or menopause issues
(including hormone replacement therapy), abnormal ovulation, birth defects of
the vagina or uterus, abnormal sexual development, hirsutism (excess hair), and
menstrual disorders. As an infertility specialist, I diagnose the causes of
infertility and provide simple and complex treatments such as education,
artificial insemination with husband or donor sperm, in vitro fertilization (IVF),
ovulation induction with oral and injectable medications (including clomiphene,
letrozole, metformin, gonadotropins), reproductive surgery (including
laparoscopy with laser, hysteroscopy, tubal reversal, myomectomy), and treatment
of recurrent miscarriages. Besides being a Reproductive Endocrinology and
Infertility Specialist in private practice, I serve as the Medical Director of
Bennett Fertility Institute in Oklahoma City, where assisted reproductive
technology procedures such as IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),
assisted hatching (AH) and embryo and sperm freezing are performed.
I graduated from medical school in 1984 (see Bio). After finishing an Obstetrics
and Gynecology residency in 1988, I took a fellowship in Reproductive
Endocrinology and
Infertility. In 1990, I joined the faculty at the University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center (OUHSC) and became the director of the Assisted Reproductive
Technology
there. In 1995, I moved my practice to the private sector, to Integris Baptist
Medical Center, where I became the medical director of the Bennett Fertility
Institute. I still
maintain an appointment at OUHSC as a Clinical Associate Professor, although
most of my time is spent in direct patient care in my private practice. I am
board-certified in both general Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility.
My background is slightly different than most. I grew up in Israel and
immigrated to the United States in 1976. I did 3 years of military service and
started college 4 years later than my peers. I had the opportunity to travel
extensively prior to college, and to work as a sheet metal worker, fruit picker,
waiter, orderly, and a gardener and pool cleaner before practicing medicine.
Clearly, I gave myself enough time to select a suitable career and also to learn
what not to take for granted.
www.elireshefmd.com
3433 NW 56th Street
Suite 210-B
Oklahoma CIty , OK 73112
Phone: (405) 945-4701
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