How Do You Plan For An In Vitro Fertilization?
The science of fertility has come a long way from the first “test-tube babies” of the late ’70s. For couples who have not been able to get pregnant using other methods, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a last resort. In IVF, the egg is fertilized in a petri dish and then implanted in the woman’s womb. Couples choosing this expensive procedure–costing upwards of $12,000 for each attempt–realize that the odds of success are against them. Yet, the chance of having a long-dreamed-for child makes it all worth it. Ask your OB-GYN for a referral to a reputable fertility clinic or get recommendations from friends and family if possible. Research local centers on the Internet. Find out if your insurance covers the procedure. Be prepared to pay, by check or credit card, whatever portion of the procedure your insurance doesn’t cover. Ask about financing plans. Get tested for any discernible cause of infertility in both the man and the woman. Men will have their sperm tested for quantity, motilit
