In Vitro Fertilization
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In Vitro Fertilization In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a technique in which egg cells are fertilised by sperm outside the woman's womb. IVF is a major treatment in infertility when other methods of achieving conception have failed. The process involves hormonally controlling the ovulatory process, removing ova (eggs) from the woman's ovaries and letting sperm fertilise them in a fluid medium. The fertilised egg (zygote) is then transferred to the patient's uterus with the intent to establish a successful pregnancy. The success rate of IVF treatment depends on a number of levels including patient characteristics and treatment which makes a contact. It is also important to know that pregnancy rates do not consider to live birth rates. But the rates that it can become success are shown below with their ages. ==> 30 to 35% for women under age 35 ==> 25% for women ages 35 to 37 ==> 15 to 20% for women...

