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The CDC defines infertility as the inability to “get pregnant after one year of trying.” However, fertility specialists typically advise women over the age of 35 to seek help after trying to conceive without success for six months. Aside from age, there are several other factors that can cause infertility. One of the most common causes of infertility are ovulation disorders. As such, it’s important that women who experience irregular menstruation consider scheduling an appointment with a fertility specialist.
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) refers to a range of treatments and procedures that have been designed to help patients achieve pregnancy. This includes in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which eggs and sperm are taken outside of the body and combined in a laboratory setting. ART also includes third-party reproductive techniques, such as using donor eggs and gestational surrogacy.
IVF is often recommended as a treatment option for a wide range of fertility issues. Some examples include: blocked fallopian tubes, severe endometriosis, advanced age, male factor infertility, ovulation disorders, and unexplained infertility. IVF is also needed when using an egg donor or surrogate.
A full cycle of IVF takes about two to three weeks to complete but can take longer depending on certain factors. First, the female patient takes several medications that trigger ovulation and egg development. Once the eggs have reached the proper maturity, they are retrieved from the ovaries and combined with sperm in a laboratory for fertilization.
If you're having a fresh embryo transfer, the embryo will be transferred into the uterus after three to five days of development. About two weeks after the initial egg extraction, your doctor will test your blood to see if you’re pregnant.
If you're having a frozen embryo transfer, the embryo is frozen after fertilization. Embryos can be stored frozen for an extended period of time before being thawed and transferred to your uterus.
PGT is a testing procedure in which a single cell is removed from an IVF embryo for genetic analysis before being transferred into the uterus. This procedure is typically recommended for patients who are age 38 or older, have a history of recurrent miscarriages, have a history of multiple failed IVF attempts, have a family history of inherited genetic diseases, or are carriers of chromosomal abnormalities.
