The IVF Fertility Blog

Traditional in vitro fertilization, or IVF, treatment uses fertility medication in order improve fertility.  IVF can be used to address both male and female infertility issues and has been extremely successful in helping couples begin their families. 

Today at New Hope Fertility Center as part of our POF Series of Discussions, we will be discussing Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and some of the ways it is treated.

IVF drugs can play a pivotal role in improving fertility and helping couples start families.  Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about IVF drugs and how they are used.  When used in appropriate dosages that are uniquely tailored to each individual, fertility medication can enhance fertility while having significantly less side effects. 

Embryo freezing can be an important component of fertility treatment.  During in vitro fertilization, IVF, eggs are harvested via microsurgery and fertilized in a lab.  It is common for multiple embryos to be created during this process.

For couples that have had difficulty conceiving on their own, selecting a fertility clinic is an important decision.  Your chosen fertility clinic will be your partner in your journey to parenthood.  Therefore, the selection process is extremely important.  Before choosing where you will seek fertility care, consider the following.   

Naturally, a woman is most fertile from her teenage years until age 35.  After that point, a woman’s natural fertility decreases significantly.  This decrease does not mean that becoming pregnant is an impossibility.  In fact, New Hope Fertility Center has an IVF protocol, Mini-IVF™, which is ideal for women over 40. 

What is IVF?