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In Vitro Fertilization
Health Encyclopedia: In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf)
IVF; Assisted reproductive technology; ART; Test-tube baby procedure
References
Stenchever A. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:1204-1206.
Wilson EE. Assisted reproductive technologies and multiple gestations. Clin Perinatol. Jun 2005; 32(2): 315-28, v.
Min JK. Guidelines for the number of embryos to transfer following in vitro fertilization. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. Sept 2006; 28(9): 799-813.
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The link between fertility treatments and birth defects
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Health Guide
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the joining of a womans egg and a mans sperm in a laboratory dish. In vitro means outside the body. Fertilization means the sperm has attached to... Read more »Hereditary urea cycle abnormality
...disorders. Prenatal testing is available. Preimplantation genetic testing may be available for those using in vitro fertilization. Preventingepisodes of severe illness, for example -- requiring... Read more »Infertility
...Medicines to treat infections or promote ovulation Highly sophisticated medical procedures such as in vitro fertilization It is important for the couple to recognize and discuss the... Read more »Ectopic pregnancy
...normal movement of the fertilized egg through the tubes and lead to ectopic pregnancy. Women who have in vitro fertilization or who have an intrauterine device (IUD) using progesterone also have... Read more »Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis
...abnormalities. Preimplantation diagnosis is a new technique only available in specialized centers. It involves in vitro fertilization and genetic testing of the resulting embryos prior to... Read more »Images
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