Success with Fertility Treatment

Becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby can be a challenge for many couples. But, thanks to the advances of reproductive medicine, we can now correct many of the problems that may impede natural fertilization; and we can take additional steps to assist couples that otherwise would not be able to achieve pregnancy. Our fertility specialists provide state-of-the-art reproductive technology that encompasses both diagnostic and therapeutic services for couples who have been unable to achieve a successful pregnancy. We recognize that each couple is unique and fertility treatment should be tailored to their specific circumstances. Our team works with infertile couples to offer support, information, and counseling as well as the latest technological procedures to make the IVF experience as rewarding as possible. We realize that resolving infertility can be difficult and trying. We make every effort to minimize any confusion or frustration couples may experience by thoroughly discussing all procedures and aspects of care. Our commitment is to your well being and your goal of parenthood.

 

News and Announcements

Frozen Eggs Leads to Pregnancy A local couple are months away from becoming parents after successfully conceiving using frozen eggs at the Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine. Here are a sources from local media covering the story: Women is first in area to become pregnant with frozen egg (Kansas City Star, 11/08/11) Mom hails area's 1st frozen-egg pregnancy (KMBC-TV, 11/08/11) Women becomes pregnant after freezing eggs (WDAF Fox 4, 11/08/11)

Spotlight on Dr. Sacha Krieg Our new physician Dr. Krieg was in the spotlight in the most recent issue of Her Life Magazine. The article discusses her arrival to Kansas City and the Center's new TLC Program for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.

IVF Success Rates The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology has recently released IVF success rates from 2009. The Center saw an increase in their success rate along with an increase in cycles compared to years past. Below is a table showing our success rates for fresh embryo transfers. While we are pleased with our improvements, it must be noted that these success rates, and any other success rates from the past, present, and future, may not provide meaningful comparison between different IVF clinics. There are a number of factors that affect the final success rates, such patient medical characteristics, treatment approaches, and entrance criteria for advanced reproductive technology.   Age Group < 35 35 - 37 38 - 40 41 - 42 Percentage of transfers resulting in live births 46.2% 33% 50% 0%

Physician in the News A recent news story on Time.com discusses an increase in the price for a type of medication commonly used in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Dr. S. Samuel Kim offers a few comments in the article regarding the new prices