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You have a unique medical history. Therefore it is important that you talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risks and benefits associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF). By talking openly and regularly with your healthcare provider, you can have an active role in your care.
Here are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your healthcare provider:
About Infertility Treatment Options
About the Decision to Undergo IVF
About the IVF Procedure
About Other Reproductive Procedures
References:
Assisted reproductive technologies. American Society for Reproductive Medicine website. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/medlineplus/leavemedplus.pl?theURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Easrm%2Eorg%2FPatients%2Fpatientbooklets%2FART%2Epdf . Accessed August 23, 2005.
Assisted reproductive technology. National Infertility Association website. Available at: http://www.resolve.org/main/national/treatment/options/art/art.jsp?name=treatment&tag=options . Accessed August 23, 2005.
Frequently asked questions about infertility. American Society for Reproductive Medicine website. Available at: http://www.asrm.org/Patients/faqs.html . Accessed September 2, 2005.
Last reviewed June 2007 by Jeff Andrews, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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