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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is one of several infertility treatments that uses a small catheter to insert “washed” sperm directly into the uterus in a process similar to a pap smear. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of good sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a procedure first successfully utilized in 1978 in which a woman’s ovaries are stimulated with fertility drugs to produce multiple mature eggs, which are then removed from her body and are fertilized in the laboratory with her partner’s (or donor) sperm. The resulting embryos are cultured for three to five days, at which point the best 1 or 2 embryos are then transferred back into her uterus.
Patients in need of viable eggs have the option of working with an agency to select an egg donor. Many factors will be taken into account when choosing a donor, from overall health to genetic history.
When a woman is unable to carry a baby due to physiological restrictions, she may use a gestational surrogate (GS). The IVF clinic needs to be intimately involved and familiar with the process in order to manage a donor/surrogate cycle effectively.
The egg freezing in Dallas process begins with a fertility preservation consultation with one of our physicians at CRE. After your initial consultation, you’ll undergo a full work-up and blood work. Once you are ready to begin your cycle, you will undergo ovarian stimulation and fertility hormone injections to encourage your ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The eggs will then be retrieved using a minor outpatient procedure, after which they will be frozen and stored.
The first step towards creating your family is to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Walid Saleh or Dr. Stephen Collins. During the initial consultation, your doctor will meet with you to review your medical history, discuss your goals, evaluate your reproductive options, and discuss treatment and financial planning. The next step will be to conduct diagnostic tests to determine the fertility level of either partner and develop your treatment plan.
We provide IVF with PGT for gender selection right here in Dallas, TX. Our state-of-the-art lab, experienced fertility specialists, and compassionate care team guide you through every step of the process.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a laboratory technique used during IVF to analyze embryos for specific genetic and chromosomal conditions before they are transferred to the uterus. By identifying healthy embryos, PGT can increase the chances of a successful pregnancy and reduce the risk of miscarriage or genetic disease.
Chemotherapy and radiation have both been shown to negatively affect the fertility of both men and women, often damaging eggs and possible leaving the woman infertile. Freezing a woman’s eggs, or embryos created using sperm from her partner or an anonymous donor, can provide women with the chance to have a biological child in the future.
Men undergoing cancer treatment are also encouraged to freeze their sperm prior to undergoing treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy, as these treatments can leave men infertile. Patient’s seeking to freeze their sperm will be able to provide a sample to the fertility experts at CRE, which will then be frozen and stored until the patient is ready to use them through IUI or IVF.
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