Question 1

what is in vitro fertilization?

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IVF: In-vitro fertilization  is the most advanced art (assisted reproductive technology) for helping women become pregnant. What is unique about ivf is the woman's oocytes (eggs) are removed from her body to be fertilized in the laboratory with male partner's sperm. Resulting embryos are placed back in her uterus a few days later.

Question 2

what are the disadvantages of in vitro fertilization?

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IVF: is very safe and can be highly successful; it is usually expensive and can be stressful to go through.

Question 3

what are the economical impacts of in vitro fertilization on patients?

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Expensive: It can add up.  Many insurances don't provide good coverage, if at all.

Question 4

is in vitro fertilization safe?

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Yes: People who have been properly counseled, and enter IVF voluntarily have few complications short or long-term. The procedure is successful, risks are limited, and significant complications are uncommon, if not rare.

Question 5

cost of in vitro fertilization  in singapore?

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Check with clinic: From looking at some blog posts on google the cost is around $12, 000 usd in 2010-2011.  Try contacting a clinic there for more accurate up-to-date info.

Question 6

what kind of complications might happen from an in vitro fertilization?

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IVF Safe: Ivf is a very safe procedure but all procedures have risks. For brevity, biggest worries include hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss), ectopic pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, complicated pregnancy (probably from being infertile), bleeding (uncommon), discomfort for 24-48 hrs. Controversial is risk of baby health, cancer, icsi and genetics (imprinting disorders). Look up terms as no room to expand here.

Question 7

what happens when  in vitro fertilization is done?

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Several steps: The woman is given injectable fertility drugs to produce several eggs. The eggs are removed from her ovaries through her vagina while under anesthesia. The eggs are fertilized with sperm and embryos are grown in our lab. An average of two advanced embryos (called blastocysts) are placed in her uterus and two weeks later we do a sensitive pregnancy test. Hope this helps!

Question 8

what are the economic impacts on couples in vitro fertilization?

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Depends: 1. Insurance coverage or the whole process, part, medication, how many trials...2. Geography prices maybe different in different parts of the country  3. Requirement for additional procedures e.g. Surgical sperm harvest or genetic diagnosis of the embryos 4. Cost for undesired effects effects of treatment e.G multiple pregnancy. Based on these and many factors the economic impact could be vary.

Question 9

what is the best way to get financing for in vitro fertilization?

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Ask your IVF clinic.: Most ivf centers have payment plans for the families that cannot afford to pay for services in full.

Question 10

how can i find information about in vitro fertilization procedure?

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Internet: This is a good place to start; however, always consult with your ob/gyn to sift through a lot of the information.

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