In Vitro Fertilization
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. There are several
advantages to IVF. Eggs can be evaluated and fertilization can be confirmed
in the lab, and there is more opportunity to influence sperm concentration.
Treatment with IVF 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. Contact us about
IVF in Lawrenceville, Freehold, or Somerset today for a consultation.
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In Vitro Fertilization Process
The first step in IVF 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 7 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 12-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 from four to 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. Contact us today to find out if you would be a good candidate
for in vitro fertilization
at our facilities in, Somerset, Annandale, Lawrenceville, or Freehold.
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What is a Blastocyst?
A blastocyst is an embryo that has divided into many cells over the five-day period following egg retrieval.
Blastocysts are a more advanced group of embryos, making them more likely to implant. Because of the higher
implantation rate we only need to transfer 2 blastocysts to obtain exceptional pregnancy rates. This reduces the risk of triplet
pregnancies to less than 2% and quadruplet pregnancies to almost zero.
This is of paramount importance because high order pregnancies are associated with a high risk of serious medical
complications for both the babies and mother. The embryo/blastocyst procedure requires no anesthesia and takes only
a few minutes. During the procedure, a special catheter full of embryos or blastocysts is guided through the cervix and
the embryos/blastocysts are gently placed into the top of the uterine cavity. To learn more about blastocysts or
IVF, contact our in vitro
fertilization practice in Lawrenceville, Freehold, or Somerset today for a consultation.
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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
ICSI is a microsurgical technique that involves fertilization of eggs by injecting a single
sperm into an egg. This allows men, who in the past would require sperm donation, to become biologic
fathers. This includes men who have no sperm in their ejaculate but who produce sperm through
surgical removal from the testes. Contact
IVF New Jersey in Freehold, Lawrenceville, Somerset, or Annandale to learn more about this procedure.
Assisted Hatching
Assisted hatching is performed when the zona pellucidae (the membrane surrounding the
cells of an embryo) is too thick or if there is decreased embryo quality. During the assisted
hatching procedure, the zona is thinned, helping the embryo escape, or "hatch." At our in vitro
fertilization practice in Freehold, Somerset, Annandale, and Lawrenceville, our doctors are prepared to answer
all your questions about the infertility
treatments offered at our facilities.
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Embryo Cryopreservation
"Extra" blastocysts can be cryopreserved (frozen in liquid nitrogen) to allow
another attempt at pregnancy at a later date.
If you are interested in learning more, contact us about IVF New
Jersey's in vitro fertilization treatment in Lawrenceville, Somerset, Annandale, and Freehold. |
