IN VITRO MATURATION

riogirl71 · Post by **riogirl71** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:25 pm

Has anyone heard or have had any experience with this?

Immature eggs are harvested from the ovary and matured in the test tube before being fertilised in the usual way.

IVM is a useful procedure for two groups of women: those who are fertile, with normal cycles, who don't need stimulating hormones to help them to become pregnant, but who are undergoing IVF because their partners have impaired sperm; and for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome[1] who are at an increased risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome[2] during IVF hormone treatment

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3030692.stm

kerpupples · Post by **kerpupples** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:09 pm

Interesting Rio. I fall into that first category. May have to check into it when the time comes.

You thinking about having another go?

tryinginsac · Post by **tryinginsac** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:57 pm

Is this procedure new, I've never heard about? It sounds good and alot cheaper than regular IVF.

riogirl71 · Post by **riogirl71** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:11 pm

Hi kerpupples, yes I do want to have another shot at it and I fall in the male infertility category.
It sounds quite promising, it is cheaper and no stimms! Some clinics in the US already offer it. THe UK and Canada for sure. WOuld love to find out more...
It also matures the eggs that now are discarded for being immature when stimmed.

IN VITRO MATURATION

IN VITRO MATURATION

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