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TUESDAY Q & A: IVF the most effective form of reproductive technology available

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I are in our late 30s and considering in vitro fertilization. How many embryos are typically implanted, and how often is in vitro successful? Who is a good candidate for this procedure?   ANSWER: In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure that can be used [...]

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Time-Lapse Incubator for In Vitro Fertilization

Mayo Clinic has announced its first births resulting from in vitro fertilization (IVF) using a new time-lapse incubator. It minimizes disturbances from human handling and helps fertility specialists identify the healthiest embryos. Dean Morbeck, Ph.D., embryologist and director of Mayo Clinic’s In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory, says, “With current technology, IVF is successful for [...]

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