A Patient's Guide to Assisted Reproductive Technology:

There is no bigger joy than being a mom and we are so privileged to be in times where just about everything is possible. Today there is no reason why you can´t expect technology to make just about anything possible.

Preparing for your appointment with our fertility specialist:

When should you seek medical advice for infertility? When to See a Fertility Specialist, Fertility Doctor for Infertility

• Most couples should try on their own for 12 months before seeking professional advice.
• Women over the age of 35 may consult their physicians after six months.
• Women who have irregular cycles or for whom there is a known or suspected risk factor for infertility should seek medical advice once they decide to start a family.

ART: Step-by-Step Guide to IVF Treatment - A Patient's Guide to Assisted Reproductive Technology:

Every cycle of ART involves multiple steps, and each occurs at a specific time during a four to six-week period. The following is an overview of the IVF procedure. The procedure begins in the month proceeding the actual ART cycle. An IVF cycle typically includes the following steps or procedures:

• Medications to grow multiple eggs
• Retrieval of eggs from the ovary or ovaries
• Insemination of eggs with sperm
• Culture of any resulting fertilized eggs (embryos)
• Placement ("transfer") of one or more embryo(s) into the uterus
• Support of the uterine lining with hormones to permit and sustain pregnancy

The success of IVF largely depends on growing multiple eggs at once. Injections of the natural hormones FSH and/or LH (gonadotropins) are used for this purpose. Additional medications are used to prevent premature ovulation. An overly vigorous ovarian response can occur, or conversely an inadequate response. After successful ART with above steps, next is result of above- Pregnancy

Pregnancy Test:

A pregnancy test is necessary regardless of vaginal spotting or bleeding. It determines if pregnancy has occurred and is done 9-12 days after the embryo transfer. This test is usually repeated 2 days later if positive. If the test is negative, the doctor may instruct you to stop the progesterone.

Pregnancy Follow-up with our obstetrician:

Close scrutiny of a pregnancy is necessary to try to identify miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies and to help counsel regarding the status and treatment of multiple gestations. Patients are generally needs to follow up with our obstetrician at 8-10 weeks gestation.