How do embryos start developing after in vitro fertilization?
Mar 09, 2009 by ~~*~Mrs.Grippo~*~~ | Posted in Biology
We are doing a project on twins in my biology class and my topic is multiple births due to in vitro fertilization. And I need to find out how the embryos get started.
In a normal female, fertilization occurs in the oviduct after an ovum has been released from the ovary, and is fertilized by the sperm. This fertilized ovum then travels down the oviduct and implants itself into the endometrium (the outermost layer) of the uterus. The zygote will grow for the duration of the pregnancy here.
In in-vitro fertilization, a physician will implant multiple embryos in the endometrial lining of the uterus, the opposite of the natural process. In most cases, physicians will implant more than one embryo simply to increase the chances of having one successfully implant and grow.
Following implantation in the uterus, these embryos grow in the same way as all others, The zygote undergoes multiple division to form the blastocyst, and eventually cells begin differentiating and specializing.
indianwhizkid | Mar 10, 2009
just like normal babies just in a petri dish... the cells divide...
¨°º¤ø„¸ COOPS ¸„ø¤º°¨ | Mar 09, 2009
How much is In Vitro Fertilization & how does it work?
Sep 19, 2009 by Mommy2be | Posted in Trying to Conceive
How much does In Vitro Fertilization run for and how does it work? My husband & I are 23 years old, had a miscarriage last year and we've been trying for over a year to have a child with no luck. The doctors say that nothing is wrong with me or him, it just hasn't happen. What is the process for In vitro fertilization and how much is it? We are ready to be parents!!!
If you had a miscarriage, then IVF is not what you need. You can conceive! You may, however, need to see a doctor who specializes in miscarriage OR see a reproductive endocrinologist.
Doodlestuff | Sep 20, 2009
very expensive. 6000-15000$ depending upon if if have insurance coverage. all of them do not cover it. Besides, going thru it is not easy on your body and psyche especially if you have to go thru multiple cycles.
I am not trying to discourage you. I think you guys are very young. The miscarriage is a very good sign of your fertility. It indicates that you can actually get pregnant (lots of women lose their first pregnancy) and tests indicate the same. If I were you, I would try naturally for another 1-2 years. Try BBT charting and OPKs to find when you ovulate and have sex around ovulation (every 2 days). And do not stress over it.
If you are not successful, you can reconsider IVF.
Good luck!
vs2008 | Sep 19, 2009
If you have no insurance coverage, the average cost is about $12,000. Give or take a few.
Laura is TTC#1 | Sep 19, 2009
If your OBGYN is saying that nothing is wrong with you or him, they are obviously wrong if you have been ttc for a year. I go to yale fertility center in Conn. It is $9,500 for IVF. You would probably do one cycle of IUI first just so they can "check out" your ovaries. Most insurances cover b/w & u/s. Each IUI cost $500. If insurance doesn';t cover meds, It can be a couple thousand but I got donated meds at my office plus from a company that will give free meds if you qualify. Where do you live? I have a three year old (naturally), I'm 34 and have been ttc for a year now. I had a miscarriage in Nov and my obgyn sent me to Yale in May. I am on my 3rd IUI. Last month and this month I was planning on doing IVF but I didn't have enough eggs for IVF. You really need to find a fertility center that knows what they are doing. Yale is the first center in the North east to do IVF and they are very reputable. I actually referred someone online there (because they were told from their other Dr. that they had to use donor eggs) the Dr. at yale actually stimulated her eggs!! You are definitely ready to see a fertility specialist even if you are 23. Did the Dr. do a semen annalysis??? If you are given a choice to do clomid or injectables, definitely pick injectables. The Dr.s can regulate the amount of injectables and have mmore control over the medicine. If your insurance covers IVF, then I would go straight to IVF. Baby dust!!!!
tammyS | Sep 20, 2009
How effective is in vitro fertilization for a woman under 30?
Aug 23, 2009 by lizhgp1983 | Posted in Trying to Conceive
I have had three healthy children but after my last child, had my tubes cut in sections. they are unrepairable so i'm looking into in vitro fertilization. Have appointment on the 30th with fertility clinic. Everything else concerning my reproductive system is just fine so i doubt there should be any issues. I'm looking to hear about this procedure from those that have gone through it or know someone who has done it. what the success rate is, how likely it is to have multiples ect. any info is greatly appreciated.
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology did a national study and found that women under 35 had a live birth average success rate of 39.9% for IVF using a fresh non-donor embryo.
Your actualy rates will depend on your specific situation, your fertilization rates for your actual cycle, quality of the embryos produced, number transferred back etc . . .
As to multiples - in IVF you have a lot of control. Most doctor try to reduce the risk of high-order multiples and many are encouraging women to only transfer 1 embryo. My advice is to NOT transfer more than you are willing to handle. I would not want to have to do selective reduction after going through so much to get pregnant or putting myself and the unborn at risk by transferring too many. We did IVF and transferred 2 embryos - both stuck and we now have twins that will turn 1 in 3 days - a true blessing but a ton of work. I could not have handled triplets and would not have risked more than twins.
You might want to look into nutrition, acupuncture, stress management, counseling and prenatal yoga if you end up doing IVF. I personally found it beneficial when going through IVF - I was in a better place mentally and physically.
Good luck and best wishes!
Tina has Twins | Aug 23, 2009
3D animation of how IVF works
This is a beautiful medical animation about IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
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