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2601 Lake Drive
Suite 301
Raleigh NC 27607
(919) 782-5911
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Basic Treatment
Superovulation / IUI (insemination) versus IVF (in vitro fertilization)
for unexplained infertility
Many couples with unexplained infertility seek infertility care from a specialist expecting to receive injections to increase their chances of conception. Below are compared some of the pros and cons of these two modes of treatment. Absolute indications for IVF with or without ICSI (direct sperm injection into the egg) include irreparable tubal damage and severe male factor infertility.
Factsheet: "Super Ovulation with Insemination (IUI) versus In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)"
Article: "Recent study suggests that going directly to IVF was more cost beneficial..."
(OB GYN NEWS November 1, 2007) (53k pdf)
Data from September 2006 (when Carolina Conceptions opened) - October 2007
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Superovulation and IUI (~400 cycles)
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IVF
(280 cycles) |
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| Overall Clinic Pregnancy Rate: |
20% per cycle |
45% (2006)
51.7% (2007) |
Multiple births
(mainly twin): |
4% (triplet and greater)
25% twins |
1.5% (triplet rate)
25% twins |
| Costs with medications: |
$3000 |
Depends; average is $10,000
(See CAIR program for money back guarantee) |
Number of days
off work: |
None |
Two |
Ultrasounds/
Blood draws: |
3 - 4 / cycle |
5 - 6/ cycle |
| Procedures: |
Intrauterine insemination with washed sperm |
Egg harvest under conscious sedation and embryo transfer while awake. Embryo biopsy can be done to rule out certain chromosomal abnormalities in indicated cases |
| Insurance coverage provided: |
Varies; check with Susan Griffith |
Varies; we offer refund and discounts for cash pay |
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