In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

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• 519.650.0011

• info_at_onefertilitykw.com

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - Your Path to
  Parenthood

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• What is IVF?

• In vitro fertilization, commonly referred to as
  IVF, is a treatment for fertility or genetic
  issues.
• Process Several eggs are extracted from a
  womans ovary and merged with collected sperm in
  a laboratory.
• Outcome Fertilized eggs grow to become embryos,
  which are then transferred into the uterus for
  implantation.

When Should You Consider IVF Treatment?

• Infertility causes Blocked or nonfunctional
  fallopian tubes, decreased ovarian reserve, low
  sperm count, or advanced reproductive age.
• Other scenarios Possibility of genetic mutation,
  need for a surrogate, individuals wanting to have
  a family without a partner, or same-sex couples
  ready to have a baby.

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• The IVF Process

• STEP 1 Birth Control Pills/Estrogen
• Purpose Controlling the menstrual cycle and
  reducing the risk of ovarian cysts.
• Medication Birth control pills or estrogen
  medication may be prescribed based on
  consultation and test results.
• STEP 2 Ovarian Stimulation
• Duration Over 10 to 14 days.
• Process Hormone injections stimulate egg
  maturation.
• Monitoring Blood tests and ultrasounds to
  monitor hormone levels and follicle growth.
• Maturity Follicles more than 14 millimeters
  suggest matured eggs.

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• IVF Process

• STEP 3 Egg Retrieval and Fertilization
• Technique Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
  (ICSI) involves injecting sperm into the eggs.
• Success rate Average success rate is 70 for
  fertilization.
• Outcome Fertilized eggs become embryos.
• STEP 4 Embryo Development and Transfer
• Monitoring Ongoing monitoring of embryo
  development.
• Grading Embryo grading helps select viable
  embryos for transfer.
• Cleavage stage (Day 3) Viable embryos with
  uniform-sized cells.
• Blastocysts (Day 5) More complex grading based
  on appearance and expansion.
• Wait for blood test results 9 to 14 days after
  embryo transfer for the result.

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• IVF Risks You Need to Know

• Multiple pregnancies Risk of premature labor and
  low birth weight.
• Ectopic pregnancy Life-threatening condition
  when a fertilized egg implants outside the
  uterus.
• Surgical risks Organ damage, infection, and
  bleeding.
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) Rare
  condition with symptoms like rapid weight gain,
  bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, etc.

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• IVF Funding

• Cost reduction Government-funded IVF funding
  available in certain cities in Ontario.
• Eligibility Ontario residents with a valid
  provincial health card (OHIP).
• Inclusivity Open to anyone receiving funded IVF
  services, regardless of gender, sexual
  orientation, or family status.

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• Contact us

• ONE Fertility Kitchener Waterloo
• 4271 King St East, Suite 200Kitchener, ON N2P 2X7

• Timing
• Monday-Friday 7am-3pmSaturday-Sunday 8am-12pm

• 519.650.0011

• info_at_onefertilitykw.com

• https//www.onefertilitykitchenerwaterloo.com/

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