Understanding IVF Success Rates

Understanding IVF Success Rates

IVF success rates essentially represent the pregnancy rates associated with undergoing IVF. There are several ways to calculate IVF success rates, but all IVF success rates are calculated by dividing the number of positive outcomes (i.e., number of pregnancies) by the...
Do I Really Need A Semen Analysis?

Do I Really Need A Semen Analysis?

I can’t count the number of times that I have been asked, “Do I really need to do a semen analysis?” Infertility is not just a “woman” issue. In the past, infertility was often believed to be due to the woman; however, studies indicate that 35-40% of infertility is...
Mini IVF – How Effective is It?

Mini IVF – How Effective is It?

Aside from a woman’s age, the factor most heavily affecting egg/embryo quality in IVF is the method of ovarian stimulation used. There is no single stimulation protocol that is suitable for all IVF patients. At SIRM St. Louis, we believe patients should not be treated...