Imaging of Mitotic Spindle The nucleus can be viewed using a special technique in microscopy. Use of this method allows us to avoid the nucleus during the ICSI procedure where the pipette containing sperm is injected into the sperm. Considering…

What is IVF?With IVF, a method of assisted reproduction, a man's sperm and the woman's egg are combined in a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. The first test tube baby was born in England in 1978. The field of Artificial…

Choosing an IVF ClinicThere is an abundance of clinics to choose from but not all of them offer quality at international standards. IVF and infertility treatment requires close follow up and can be stressful. You will need a clinic that…

For Whom is IVF RecommendedNormally the egg that is released by the ovary it is ‘caught’ by one of the fimbriae and transported along the fallopian tube to the uterus. Fertilization usually ocurrs in the tubes and then the developing…

For Whom is IVF not RecommendedWomen of advanced age or patients with extremely poor quality sperm have a very low chance of pregnancy.Women over the age of 45Men who do not have sperm in their ejaculate or in tissues obtained…

How Often Can I Try IVF?There are no set limits. Provided that eggs that are collected fertilize normally, chances of pregnancy is the same with each attempt. Just as in rolling dice, the probability of getting a six in the…

What are the Stages of IVF Treatment? Suppression of Hormones Ovulation induction (stimulation of ovulation) Egg collection Insemination of eggs Embryo Transfer Pregnancy test Suppression of Hormones We use Lucrin vials and/or oral contraceptives for this purpose. We will explain…

Success Rates in IVFMany factors can affect pregnancy rates. Among them are the woman's age, factors involving sperm function (azoospermia, varicocele, etc.), significant illnesses in the patient's medical history, and prior pregnancies.We receive phone calls and email messages asking about…

Candidates under 35 years of age are allowed one embryo per transfer in their first and second IVF cycles. Two embryos can be transferred for the third attempt and any subsequent attempts.Candidates over the age of 35 are allowed two…

Although many miracles happen in every IVF clinic, we like to list a few unusual success stories to help infertile patients who may think that they will never get pregnant. Please keep trying. Patient 1: Our patient was 37 years…