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 Spring Harbor Hospital
New and complete IVF technology is available to you, close to home -- from preliminary diagnosis and testing to egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
We offer a full spectrum of assisted reproductive procedures, as well as diagnosis and treatment of female and male infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hirsutism, menstrual abnormalities, prolactin, adrenal disorders, menopause, and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.
Fertility treatments include clomiphene therapy, gonadotropin therapy, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization , laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
Pregnancy rates for advanced reproductive technology programs in the Unites States are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We provide complete IVF services at our center, located at 778 Main Street in South Portland. So you can be close to your primary care physician -- and home -- whilehaving access to the most advanced procedures.
Whether you are coming to Maine Medical Center as a patient or a visitor, we want your experience to be as pleasant and stress free as possible. The information on our website should answer many of the questions that you have. Once you arrive, you will find that our Customer Service Representatives, located in our Main Lobby, and our Admitting Representatives, located in our Admitting Lobby, are happy to answer any additional questions.
www.springharbor.org
22 Bramhall Street | Portland, Maine 04102-3175 | (207) 662-0111
Maine Center for Reproductive Health
In Vitro Fertilization brings surgically recovered eggs together with sperm in the laboratory. The laboratory at Maine Center for Reproductive Health is supervised by our highly skilled embryologists. Our patients benefit from the individual and personalized attention given to each IVF patient by our entire staff. The IVF Coordinator works closely with each patient or couple to guide them through this complicated process.
This surgical procedure is performed in our operating room under anesthesia by our highly skilled team led by Dr. Beth Hartog. Using ultrasound, a probe equipped with a needle guide is inserted into the vagina. Dr. Hartog guides the probe from follicle to follicle, carefully removing fluid and eggs from each, until all follicles have been emptied. After the eggs are collected they are immediately transferred to the IVF lab where the embryologist and lab staff will begin identifying the eggs and prepare for insemination.
After egg retrieval and sperm collection have been completed, the eggs and sperm are put together in the lab (insemination). Fertilization takes place and ultimately, cell division. This process takes place in our controlled incubators under the watchful attention of our embryology staff. Our incubators are specially equipped to regulate gases, temperature and humidity for best results.
Dr. Hartog performs the transfer several days after retrieval. Using a speculum, she will insert a small catheter containing the embryos through the cervix into the uterus
where they will be deposited. Ultrasound will be used to ensure the embryos are deposited in the desired location.
Although this process is physically easy for the patient, it can be emotionally stressful. Your partner can join you for support. We’ll ask you to rest quietly after the transfer is complete.
The pregnancy test is done 15 days after the retrieval. If the pregnancy test is positive, another test will be performed one week later. An ultrasound will then be scheduled at the appropriate time depending on pregnancy hormone levels.
www.mainecrh.org
778 Main Street • South Portland, Maine 04106 • 1-888-775-1255 • Telephone: (207) 775-1255 • Fax: (207) 775-1299IVF Clinics Portland |
