Infertility Solutions Using Assisted Reproductive Technology
ART is the common broad term for reproductive treatments that
include a combination of medications and handling of eggs or embryos.
IVF (In vitro fertilization)-Eggs are combined with sperm in a laboratory. After fertilization, eggs are placed in the uterus.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection)- Sperm is injected directly into the egg and embryo is placed into the uterus.
GIFT (Gamete intrafallopian transfer) Eggs and sperm are placed in a lab dish and inserted into the fallopian tubes. Fertilization and implantation happens naturally.
ZIFT (Zygote intrafallopian transfer) eggs and sperm are placed in lab dish and after fertilization, doctor places the embryo in the uterus.
The process of dealing with infertility is likely to include many trips to the fertility treatment center while specialists identify the problem and once the problem has been found, develop a treatment plan. Fortunately, most problems can be solved with the use of medications or corrective surgery.
Some patients require more invasive treatments in assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF. The treatment approach and philosophy of each fertility treatment center may vary and patients should find one that best meets their needs.
The most successful fertility treatment centers combine compassion and expertise of reproductive endocrinologists in developing a treatment plan. The success rates of fertility treatment centers varies by clinic and state, and a patient has the right to view information regarding the success rates, broken down by treatments, for each fertility treatment center at CDC.GOV.
Because many treatments are either not or only partially covered by insurance, a patient should always carefully review the fertility treatment center’s protocol, philosophy and rates of success while choosing.
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