Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
In this video: ICSI is a fertilization procedure in which a sperm is injected directly into an egg to achieve fertilization. ICSI is performed in combination with IVF, and is the treatment of choice for severe male factor infertility, and can also be used for unexplained infertility.
Transvaginal Oocyte Retrieval (TVOR)
In this video: The physician performs a transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration to remove the eggs from the follicles using a long, thin needle.
Fertilized Embryo (Day After Retrieval)
In this photo: Fertilization occurs in the lab when a sperm cell penetrates the egg. This usually takes place within hours after the sperm and the egg have been put together.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology that helps women become pregnant, in which mature eggs retrieved from a woman are fertilized by sperm in our laboratory. IVF is a type of fertility technique that helps women become pregnant when other less expensive techniques have failed. IVF has been successfully […]