IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the process where the female patient is stimulated with medication to make several eggs grow within the ovary. The eggs are then collected through the vagina using a sonogram-guided needle under sedation. Sperm is then added to the eggs to allow fertilization to take place. Fertilized eggs are then placed back in the uterus a few days later. IVF is effective for different types of infertility, including tubal disease, male factor, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility.