Richmond, Virginia IVF Overview






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In Vitro Fertilization, commonly known as IVF, involves the collection of eggs and sperm that are mixed outside the woman's body in a culture dish or test tube. Any resulting embryos are left to grow for around 1 to 3 days to check that they are developing normally and then up to three embryos are transferred into the woman's womb. If the treatment is successful, one or more embryos will implant in the lining of the womb and for each a fetus and placenta will develop. The woman will then be pregnant, just as if the woman had conceived naturally.

IVF treatment is just one of many options when dealing with fertility problems. It may be appropriate however if:

The woman has blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis or cervical mucus problems.
Infertility is largely due to male factors
Infertility is unexplained.

If you are new to the IVF procedure, these words might seem foreign to you. The staff at Life Source Fertility is here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. We also recommend that you take time and read as much information as you can to familiarize yourself with the terminology and the procedures that you and your partner will have done.