Pro: In Vitro Fertilization
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infertility affects 7.3 million women between ages 15-44 (Infertility takes toll, 2009). In Vitro Fertilization is a type of assisted reproductive technology in which eggs are removed from the ovaries and are then fertilized with sperm in a Petri dish and the embryo is implanted back into the uterus. It is used because during conception something goes wrong between the fertilization and the implantation of the embryo in the uterus.This has brought heated arguments because it’s another form of designer babies. Infertile couples focus on just being able to get pregnant and concieve a child. In Vitro Fertilization gives otherwise infertile couples the opportunity to be able to conceive a baby. Infertility is physical problem that affects people psychologically. For many couples the frustration of being infertile and not being able to have a family is confusing and agitating and it takes its toll of the relationship. Heather Chatfield, a woman dealing with infertility, talks about her experience, "I think sometimes we both wonder if we'll make it, or if this struggle will break us,"(Infertility Takes Toll 2011). IVF also gives couples the opportunity to check for genetic abnormalities before implantation of embryos. This is a great advantage to many couples who don’t want their children to have to suffer what they went through. For those who can’t carry children at all, IVF is also used to implant embryos into a surrogate. Gestatory or full surrogacy is when the surrogate mother is in no way biologically related to the baby. The surrogate just offers a home for the baby till it’s fully developed.
IVF is a good option if you've been diagnosed with:
· Endometriosis
· Low sperm count
· Problems with the uterus of fallopian tubes
· Problems with ovulation
· Antibody problems that harm sperm or eggs
· The inability of sperm to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus
· An unexplained fertility problem
· Genetic Disorders
· Low sperm count
· Problems with the uterus of fallopian tubes
· Problems with ovulation
· Antibody problems that harm sperm or eggs
· The inability of sperm to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus
· An unexplained fertility problem
· Genetic Disorders
What To ExpectDuring the procedure:
In vitro fertilization has multiple steps — ovulation induction, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. Ovulation induction If you're using your own eggs during in vitro fertilization, at the start of a cycle you'll begin treatment with synthetic hormones to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs. Your doctor will work with you to determine which medications to use. Blood tests also will be used to measure your response to ovarian stimulation medications. Estrogen levels typically increase as follicles develop and progesterone levels remain low until after ovulation. Egg retrieval Egg retrieval can be done in your doctor's office or a clinic. During egg retrieval you'll be sedated and given pain medication. Typically, they will use a probe to extract the eggs. After egg retrieval, you may experience cramping and feelings of fullness or pressure. After retrieval, mature eggs are placed in a nutritive liquid (culture medium) and incubated. Sperm retrieval If you're using your partner's sperm, he'll provide a semen sample at your doctor's office or a clinic Fertilization Fertilization is done by the doctor in the lab. Embryo testing is recommended. Embryo transfer Embryo transfer is done at your doctor's office or a clinic. You might be given a mild sedative. A syringe containing one or more embryos suspended in the uterus. The procedure is usually painless, although you might experience mild cramping. After the procedure After the embryo transfer, you can resume your normal daily activities. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/in-vitro-fertilization/MY01648/DSECTION=what-you-can-expect |
Success Stories"Every little girl dreams of marrying their prince and becoming a mommy one day. Some grow up and realize it’s not always as simple as they thought. That’s what happened to me. Scared and confused, my doctor sent me to Dr. Rosenberg to help me find out why I couldn’t get pregnant... They have held my hand in pain, hugged me in times of sadness, and rejoiced with me in times of great joy... My dream finally came true (times 2) with the help of Dr. Rosenberg and his staff. The happiness I now feel far surpasses any pain or struggle I had to
endure...You are not alone. Know that you are in the best hands and hearts possible to help you make your dreams come true. Hope is the one thing you do have when you are in this situation. Never give up hope. I believe in miracles.” -L.M. More Success Stories: http://richmondfertilitycenter.com/fertility-success-stories http://babyandbump.momtastic.com/problems-trying-conceive/855694-ivf-success-stories.html Giuliana and Bill Rancic and their Story The heart felt story, after many atempts at in vitro fertilization and breast cancer these stars have turned to a gestational surrogate. http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-giuliana-bill-pregnant,0,2182656.story |
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http://pcosfoundation.org/programs?gclid=CLexxNLAs7ACFUOo4Aod_z1iUg The National Infertility Association Website Find a support group http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/ Infetility forum. Talk and ask questions to others like you http://forums.fertilitycommunity.com/infertility-support-forum/ Online support communities http://www.resolve.org/resources/online-support-communities.html |
I Would Die For That:
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This song is about infertility and the struggles that go along with it. Infertility is a hard thing to deal with and it's nice to know there are others out there like you and the options that can be taken.
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Bibliography
Centers for disease control and prevention. (2009, 04 02). Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/fertile.htm
Infertility and Reproduction. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/in-vitro-fertilization
Infertility takes toll on romance, relationships. (2011, 02 04). Retrieved from
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/infertility
What you can expect. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/in-vitro-fertilization/MY01648/DSECTION=what-you-can-expect
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/fertile.htm
Infertility and Reproduction. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/in-vitro-fertilization
Infertility takes toll on romance, relationships. (2011, 02 04). Retrieved from
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/infertility
What you can expect. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/in-vitro-fertilization/MY01648/DSECTION=what-you-can-expect