Many couples struggle with infertility, making their journey into parenthood an often challenging and emotional one. Thankfully, thanks to advances in reproductive technology, there are options available for those looking to build a family. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become one of the most popular and successful infertility treatment options; learn more by reading below and contacting Dr. Minna Selub of Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies (FIRST) in Weston, FL.

What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?

In Vitro Fertilization, commonly referred to as IVF, involves the fertilization of an egg in a laboratory setting outside the body. It can be an effective treatment for couples who are having difficulty seeing success through natural conception because of a variety of conditions like blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, endometriosis, or age-related fertility decline. It is typically not the first recommended step for couples facing fertility issues. Instead, it is usually suggested for those without success with other treatments.

Candidates for IVF often include couples with specific fertility issues, those who've tried other fertility treatments without success, those wanting to avoid passing genetic conditions to their children, and same-sex couples who wish to use donor sperm or eggs to conceive.

What You Can Expect

Understanding the usual process of the procedure can help ease some of the stress that often accompanies undergoing fertility treatments.

The treatment usually begins with ovarian stimulation, which employs fertility medication to produce multiple eggs. This can help increase the chances of successful fertilization by creating several viable eggs for retrieval.

The next step is a minor procedure typically performed under sedation called egg retrieval. Once the eggs are retrieved, they are combined with sperm in a lab. If fertilization is successful, the resulting embryos will begin to develop. Specialists carefully observe these embryos to select the healthiest ones. This step can be crucial for couples who have known genetic issues so that they can screen for these.

A simple and painless procedure transfers one or more healthiest embryos to the uterus. It's usually about two weeks before patients undergo a pregnancy test to determine if the implantation was successful.

Infertility Treatment in Weston, FL

Explore your infertility treatment options, including IVF, in Weston, FL, by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Selub of the Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies (FIRST) by dialing (954) 217-3456. We are proud to help patients in Weston, FL as well as South Florida, Orlando, and throughout the rest of the state.