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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is 16 eggs fertilized out of 27 in ivf process a good fertilization rate?

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

Its ok: I would focus on the encouraging sign that you had 16 fertilized eggs. Hopefully they will continue to develop

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Dr. Victor Beshay commented

Fertility Medicine 22 years experience

I agree. In conventional insemination of eggs, the expected fertilization rate is approximately 50%. Best of luck in the remaining portion of your treatment.

Sep 20, 2014

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