Blood tests quantify hormonal response to stimulation throughout the patient’s IVF treatment.

Ultrasound imaging enables the physician to count and measure the follicles. Through near-daily cycle monitoring, CRM physicians adjust the medication protocol as necessary and accurately time the egg retrieval. Monitoring occurs on site at one of our Center’s offices.

Monitoring via blood tests and ultrasound of the ovaries is performed to track this response. The length of the stimulation phase is approximately two weeks and depends on the patient’s response to the medication regimen. FSH, LH or the combination of the two stimulate the ovaries to 'recruit' multiple follicles, the fluid-filled sacs which contain eggs. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing (LH) hormone are the two most commonly used medications. The purpose of ovarian stimulation is to promote the growth of multiple mature oocytes (eggs).ĭuring the stimulation phase of an IVF cycle, patients self-administer hormones by subcutaneous (under-the-skin) and/or intramuscular injections. Medications such as birth control pills, estrogen patches, GnRH antagonists (Ganirelix or Cetrotide) or Lupron may be used to suppress the patient’s natural production of endogenous hormones (e.g. Step-by-Step IVF Ovarian Stimulationĭuring IVF treatment, some patients may undergo hormone suppression in order to promote a coordinated ovarian response during stimulation. IVF orientation classes are generally held Monday through Thursday at 9:30 AM at CRM's Upper East Side office and at other locations by request. Support services and frequently asked questionsĪfter orientation, the patient meets with her IVF nurse to review her specific medication protocol.Taught by an IVF nurse, the class includes: IVF Orientation ClassĬRM offers an IVF orientation class. The IVF cycle start date depends on where the patient is in her menstrual cycle and the IVF cycle protocol (course of medication) prescribed by the physician. The physicians at CRM in collaboration with patient coordinators and the rest of the IVF team provide individualized care to optimize treatment outcomes. Contact Us Toggle Contact Us menu options.Fertility Preservation for Medical Reasons.Fertility Preservation Toggle Fertility Preservation menu options.Advanced IVF Techniques Toggle Advanced IVF Techniques menu options.CRM's Pioneering Donor Egg Program Toggle CRM's Pioneering Donor Egg Program menu options.Ovulation Induction (OI) with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Toggle Ovulation Induction (OI) with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) menu options.In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Toggle In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) menu options.Treatments and Services Toggle Treatments and Services menu options.Administrative, Academic, Clinical Support and Research Staff Toggle Administrative, Academic, Clinical Support and Research Staff menu options.Psychological Services Toggle Psychological Services menu options.Ovulation Induction and IVF Nursing Staff.Nurses and Physician Assistants Toggle Nurses and Physician Assistants menu options.Fellows and Fellowship Program Toggle Fellows and Fellowship Program menu options.Labs and Directors Toggle Labs and Directors menu options.Physicians Toggle Physicians menu options.

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