In Vitro Fertilization

- Abbreviated name: IVF
- Introduced in the U.S. in 1981WebMD: A Couples Guide: Trying to Conceive
- Has resulted in over 200,000 livesWebMD: A Couples Guide: Trying to Conceive
- 6.1 million Americans are infertileeMedicineHealth: In Vitro Fertilization
- Different than artificial inseminationWebMD: A Couples Guide: Trying to Conceive

In vitro fertilization is a form of treatment for infertility, giving an infertile couple the chance to have a child that is biologically their own.eMedicineHealth: In Vitro Fertilization
Success Rates Listed by Age
- Under 35: 30-35%APA: In Vitro Fertilization
- 35-37: 25%APA: In Vitro Fertilization
- 38-40: 15-20%APA: In Vitro Fertilization
- Over 40: 6-10%APA: In Vitro Fertilization
Age Controversy

There is quite a bit of ethical debate surrounding the prospective mother's age. Women as old as 70 are giving birth in India through IVF treatment.MSNBC.com: New IVF dilemmas make old fears seem quaint (July 24, 2008) However, whether or not this is an acceptable age to have a child is controversial within the medical world.
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The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for detailed information on in vitro fertilization.

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In Vitro Fertilization Questions
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