IVF refers to in vitro fertilization and it is a very popular treatment for people with infertility. It usually involves the intake of various medications by the female partner for stimulation of the ovaries in order to produce more eggs. These eggs are surgically harvested and then combined with a sperm from the male partner in a laboratory. The embryo is implanted back into the uterus of the woman.
In vitro fertilization may be a treatment option if:
A woman's fallopian tubes are missing or blocked. A woman has severe endometriosis. A man has low sperm counts. Artificial or intrauterine insemination has not been successful. Unexplained infertility has continued for a long time. How long a couple chooses to wait is influenced by the female partner's age and other personal factors.
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