When it comes to infertility, IVF may be an option if you or your partner have been diagnosed with:

• Endometriosis

• Low sperm counts

• Problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes

• Problems with ovulation

• Antibody problems that harm sperm or eggs

• The inability of sperm to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus

• Poor egg quality

• The genetic disease of mother or father

• An unexplained fertility problem

A clinic's success rate depends on many factors. These include patients' ages and medical issues, as well as the clinic's treatment population and treatment approaches. Ask for detailed information about the costs associated with each step of the procedure.

Before beginning a cycle of IVF using your own eggs and sperm, you and your partner will likely need various screenings.

Embryo transfer is done at your doctor's office or a clinic and usually takes place two to five days after egg retrieval.

• You might be given a mild sedative. The procedure is usually painless, although you might experience mild cramping.

• The doctor will insert a long, thin, flexible tube called a catheter into your vagina, through your cervix, and into your uterus.

• A syringe containing one or more embryos suspended in a small amount of fluid is attached to the end of the catheter.

• Using the syringe, the doctor places the embryo or embryos into your uterus.

• If successful, an embryo will implant in the lining of your uterus about six to 10 days after egg retrieval.

After the embryo transfer, you can resume your usual daily activities. However, your ovaries may still be enlarged. Consider avoiding vigorous activity, which could cause discomfort.

If you develop moderate or severe pain after the embryo transfer, contact your doctor. He or she will evaluate you for complications such as infection, twisting of an ovary (ovarian torsion), and severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.