IVF Procedures
The following questions and answers will help you learn more about the IVF procedure offered by The Permanente Medical Group.
What are the types of tests that I will need prior to IVF?
This will depend on the nature of the underlying infertility issues involved as well as the previous types of tests you have had performed.
What is the average number of eggs that are retrieved during IVF?
This can vary significantly depending on the patient’s age and other factors.
What is the average number of embryos that are transferred during IVF?
This will be determined by your personal infertility doctor, the embryologist, and you. Our purpose is to transfer a reasonable number of embryos to provide a good chance of pregnancy without creating too high of a risk for multiple births.
Do you perform assisted hatching?
Yes; however, this will only be performed after consultation with your personal infertility doctor and the embryologist.
Do you perform Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)?
Yes, ICSI is a service we offer.
What are my options if I still don’t get pregnant after IVF?
There are a number of options to consider. Your personal infertility doctor will be able to discuss them with you.
Please speak to your personal infertility doctor about any questions or concerns not addressed here.
To schedule an appointment with your doctor or for more information, please call (866) 415-9621 for our Fremont office — or (866) 486-9149 for our Sacramento Office.
