What is the Average Cost of In Vitro Fertilization?
The initials IVF stand for in vitro fertilization, a treatment for infertility. During the process women are given drugs to stimulate production of extra eggs. Egg growth is checked via ultrasounds and blood work. Once the eggs have ripened as determined by hormone level checks, they are harvested under anesthesia. The woman’s eggs are fertilized with her partner’s sperm. Once fertilized, they become embryos. Embryos are placed back in the woman’s body via guided ultrasound where they may develop into a fetus. Costs for IVF vary greatly depending on a wide variety of factors.
