In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a process by which egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside the womb, in vitro. The process involves hormonally controlling the ovulation process, removing ova (eggs) from the woman’s ovaries and letting sperm fertilize them in a fluid medium. The fertilized egg (zygote) is then transferred to the patient’s uterus in an effort to establish a successful pregnancy.

This question is the most asked question that fertility doctors receive. Of course this is understandable. You are about to fork out over $10 grand and have high hopes for success. Everyone wants to know the odds for a successful pregnancy before entering IVF (In Virtro Fertilization).

In 2002 about 28% of cycles in the United States in which women underwent IVF and embryo transfer with their own eggs resulted in the live birth of at least one infant. Since 2002 we have seen this number slowly creep up! So good news the odds are about 1 in 3. Now, there is a HUGE but in this number for IVF success. The facts are enormous that effect the outcome of IVF. [Read more...]