Opinion|Videos|November 15, 2024
Exploring Best Practices for IVF
Author(s)Kenan R. Omurtag, M.D.
Kenan R. Omurtag, M.D., discusses how less invasive fertility treatments like lifestyle modifications, ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination are typically attempted before progressing to IVF, which is often reserved for patients with severe male factor infertility, tubal factor infertility, advanced maternal age or those who have not succeeded with other fertility treatments.
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- Which modalities do you try before trying in vitro fertilization (IVF), and what is your preferred order of steps?
- Which patient populations are most appropriate for utilizing IVF?
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