Atlanta IVF


Atlanta in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a form of assisted reproduction in which an ovum is fertilized in a laboratory dish and then transferred to a woman?s uterus to allow the fetus to develop.

The procedure allows many couples with fertility problems, including tubal factor infertility, endometriosis, and some male infertility conditions, to achieve pregnancy and a successful, full-term birth.

Induction of ovulation and retrieval of the female donor?s eggs are the first steps in Atlanta in vitro fertilization. Once harvested, the egg is transferred to a laboratory dish and fertilized with sperm from the male donor. After successful fertilization, the embryo is transferred to the uterus, where it will continue its development until birth. Prior to implanting the embryo in the uterus, couples may decide to have chromosomal screening performed to check for genetic abnormalities.

Of the wide range of procedures known as assisted reproductive therapy, or ART, Atlanta in vitro fertilization is the most widely used. In vitro fertilization is responsible for about 99 percent of all pregnancies achieved through ART. Successful pregnancy rates vary based on the age of the woman and the health and viability of the embryo and sperm.

There is no downtime associated with egg or sperm harvesting, both of which are relatively simple procedures.

You can expect to pay about $12,000 per cycle for in vitro fertilization in Atlanta, and in some cases, multiple cycles are necessary. Couples should also know that mechanical or surgical harvesting of sperm involves additional costs.