Σάββατο 24 Οκτωβρίου 2009

Top IVF Clinics
The Top IVF Clinics by Region is:

USA

1 Westchester Reproductive Medicine

Rachel A. Bennett, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist who has been practicing in her field since finishing obstetrics and gynecology residency in 1993. After completing fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility in 1995, she served as assistant professor at both New York Medical College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was actively involved in clinical practice, as well as in the teaching and training of future ob/gyn ..
2 Center for Human Reproduction, Huntington Hospital

About Our Fertility Practice Since 1976, the infertility doctors at the North Shore-Long Island Center for Human Reproduction have been making dreams come true for hopeful parents on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan area. In our commitment to making the latest advances in infertility treatment available to couples, in 1999 we relocated to a state-of-the-art facility located at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Here we offer an extensive range of clinical, surg..
3 Center for Human Reproduction, Specialty Medical Center at Forest Hills

About Our Fertility Practice Since 1976, the infertility doctors at the North Shore-Long Island Center for Human Reproduction have been making dreams come true for hopeful parents on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan area. In our commitment to making the latest advances in infertility treatment available to couples, in 1999 we relocated to a state-of-the-art facility located at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Here we offer an extensive range of clinical, surg..




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Reproductive Partners - UCSD Regional Fertility Center

Reproductive Partners - UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center is a center of excellence in In-Vitro Fertilization - IVF and in helping couples achieve their dream of having a baby. Serving patients in the San Diego area, UCSD Fertility provides IVF, Egg Donation, Surrogacy, PGD, ICSI, Egg Freezing and most other fertility treatment proceedures.
5 Reproductive Partners Medical Group

The Physicians and staff at Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc. have been helping couples achieve their dream of completing their family for well over 20 years and are responsible for thousands of births resulting from assisted reproductive technology. At Reproductive Partners, we offer comprehensive evaluation and practical treatment of all aspects of ifertility in our conveniently located Southern California infertility treatment centers.
6 WEST COAST FERTILITY CENTERS

WEST COAST FERTILITY CENTERS is a world class medical practice providing the most advanced infertility, reproductive endocrinology and fertility disorder services for women and men. Our fertility centers located in Fountain Valley and Fullerton are some of the oldest and most established fertility centers in Orange County. Under the medical direction of Dr. David Diaz, our commitment to our patients is unparalleled! We have one of the highest success rates for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and ..
7 California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc.

California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. is a private practice clinic located just 8 miles west of Sacramento. We are a full service infertility clinic offering the latest in technology. We pride ourselves on being compassionate, informative, and available to our patients. Our high pregnancy rates and high satisfaction rating confirm our committment to provide the best possible service in a family-like atmosphere.





EUROPE


1 Centro Cantonale Fertilit?

The Centro Cantonale di Fertilit? at the Hospital of Locarno has been the first public Fertility Clinic in Switzerland since 1978. Director of the Center is Dr. J?rg Stamm.






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Neogenesis IVF Centre

Friendly and experienced state-of-the-art IVF clinic conveniently located close to the center of Athens. Our objective is to support and help patients in their wish to conceive a healthy baby.
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Kinderwunschzentrum K?ln

We are a recently established clinic for all kind of female and male infertility treatment located in the south part of Cologne, near the Rhein river. Our patients are treated in a friendly and relaxed athmosphere by our well trained team of highly specialized doctors, embryologists and nurses. The clinic includes a surgical unit, endocrinology-, andrology- and embryology- laboratories, which are equipped by highest standards, a meeting and event room and a cafeteria. It is our goal to achieve h..



ASIA




1 India's No.1 Srushti Fertility Research Centre

Srushti aims to be the one-stop centre of choice for infertility services that offers a wide range of testing, diagnostic and treatment procedures. SRUSHTI believes in utilising the least invasive treatment for the best possible outcome for each individual patient. We also pride ourselves in striving to provide personal care of the highest standard. With well advanced IVF Laboratory and with the best success rates Srushti is one of the leading Fertility centres in India.(Visit motherababy.com) S..




2 Deccan Fertility Clinic & Keyhole Surgery Center

The Deccan Fertility Clinic and Keyhole Surgery Center is India's first budget IVF clinic and an ISO 9001-2000 certified center.We are Infertility clinic, Fertility centre & IVF lab,Surrogacy Clinic for Male & Female in Mumbai,India. Our fertility centre provides the best affordable quality infertility,fertility treatments with advanced reproductive technologies like IVF,ART, GIFT, ZIFT, TET, ICSI,donor egg,surrogate and surrogacy services for all nationalities. Deccan Fertility Clinic ..
3 Rotunda-The Center for Human Reproduction

Rotunda-The Center for Human Reproduction is Ivf Clinic and fertility clinic in Mumbai,India,Asia.We are state-of-the-art IVF laboratory which is Mumbai's first ISO 9001-2000 facility. We are Infertility, Fertility & IVF ,Surrogacy Clinic for Male & Female in Mumbai,India. Our fertility centre provides the best affordable quality infertility,fertility treatments with advanced reproductive technologies like IVF,ART, GIFT, ZIFT, TET, ICSI,donor egg,surrogate and surrogacy services for all ..
5 IVF Clinic Hyderabad

Specializes in Egg Donation and Surrogacy

IVF - Important Sites

IVF Definitions, Glossary, Fact Sheets

A comprehensive glossary of IVF-related terms and phrases from the International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
http://www.inciid.org/index.php?page=glossary

Jones Institute: statistics about IVF success rates, embryo grading, frozen embryo transfers (FET), donor eggs and multiple IVF cycles
http://www.jonesinstitute.org/ivf-success-rates.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Reproductive Health Information and Resources
Information and resources about maternal complications, mortality and the differences among populations at risk. Reports from national and state-based U.S. reports to monitor reproductive health issues. Topics include: pregnancy, adolescence, maternal-newborn health, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), unintended pregnancy, and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.htm

CDC Resources for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Information to help potential ART users make informed decisions about their reproductive choices, including: public health reports, birthweight trends, high-order multiples (HOM), and FDA resources including the FDA Tissue Action Plan.
http://www.cdc.gov/ART/index.htm

Women's Health - Frequently asked questions about infertility - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/infertility.cfm

Information for those struggling with infertility from the March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_14308.asp


IVF Success Rates and Statistics

Most up-to-date ART/IVF statistics for the U.S. reported to the CDC via SART
https://www.sartcorsonline.com/rptCS...x?ClinicPKID=0

State-by-State statistics for the U.S., reported to the CDC via SART
http://www.sart.org/find_frm.html

How is your IVF cycle progressing? View a database of beta hCG numbers from tens of thousands of IVF cycles
http://www.betabase.info/

IVF Due Date Calculator, Fetal Development Calculator & Calendar
http://www.ivf.ca/duedate.php


Societies and Associations - Information for Patients from SART, ASRM and More

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology - SART is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States.
http://www.sart.org/

American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM is a non-profit organization focused on the knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine. Specific areas include infertility, menopause, contraception, and sexuality.
http://www.asrm.org/

American Fertility Association - Created in 1999, a nonprofit association dedicated to infertility prevention, reproductive health and family building
http://www.theafa.org/

Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - SREI's members are Reproductive Endocrinologists. SREI is affiliated with ASRM (the American Society for Reproductive Medicine).
http://www.socrei.org/


Support Groups

Resolve: National Infertility Association - Support for men and women with infertility
http://www.resolve.org/

Fertile Hope - a national nonprofit association that provides information and support to cancer patients whose diagnosis and treatment cause infertility (Now part of the Lance Armstrong Foundation).
http://www.fertilehope.org/index.cfm


Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - OHSS

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) information; symptoms of OHSS and recommendations for patients
http://www.ivf.com/ohss.html


Answers to Questions about Embryos, Embryologists, and Embryology Labs at your IVF Clinic

National Embryo Donation Center - non-profit group supporting and promoting embryo donation and adoption for IVF couples
http://www.embryodonation.org

Embryo Grading - Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago's comprehensive look at embryo development and grading
http://www.advancedfertility.com/embryoquality.htm

International Embryo Transfer Society - "The IETS and its missions provide access to the most current research and clinical procedures associated with the follicle, ovulation, superovulation, gonadotropins, the embryo, the oocyte, the sperm cell, IVF, IVM, embryonic developmental stages, oocyte cryopreservation, lactation, and embryo transfer/cloning." Members include scientists and researchers with graduate degrees in science involved in embryo transfer research and practice; associate and student memberships are also included.
http://www.iets.org/


Financial Assistance, Loans and Grants for IVF

Loans for IVF for infertile couples in need from Integramed
http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/co.../financing.jsp

The Attain IVF Program, formerly known as the IntegraMed Shared Risk Refund Program - pay a little more for your cycle(s), get results or a refund
http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/co...ons/shared.jsp

Conceiving Concepts lists funding and grant options to ease the financial burden of IVF
http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/in...f-scholarships


Related Reproductive and Infertility Support Links

Hysterectomy - articles, news, support and discussion. Includes information about hysterectomy options and alternatives, definitions, pre-op and post-op care, personal stories and other information.
http://www.hystersisters.com/

Endometriosis - news, treatment options, research, clinical trials, coping mechanism and supportive discussions for women suffering from endometriosis.
http://www.endometriosis.org/

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association - newsletter, discussion, support, research and treatment for the various effects of PCOS.
http://www.pcosupport.org/

Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery at Cornell University in New York - video clips, articles, descriptions of diagnostic testing and procedures, surgery and other treatment options.
http://www.maleinfertility.org/

Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation - physical effects of male infertility, cancer-induced infertility, chemotherapy-related issues, and surviving male infertility.
http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khL...nfertility.htm

Male Factor Infertility information from INCIID.org - sperm selection, microsurgical management of male infertility, sperm DNA issues, donor sperm, semen analysis charts and ranges, ICSI and SCSA resources.
http://www.inciid.org/index.php?page=maleinfertility

New Method of Insemination (L.Mamas Method) is an innovative insemination method, painless, cost effective, requiring less hormonal prescriptions. An improved IUI before IVF treatment.
http://www.iutpi.eu




Stress Related to IVF
Stress of Infertility - Concise article from the Cleveland Clinic, "When Nature Needs a Helping Hand." Discusses expected and normal stress related to infertility, grieving, financial strain, and other factors.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disord...s_Related.aspx

Managing the stress of infertility - resources from Resolve: the National Infertility Association regarding the stressors of infertility. Topics range from emotional aspects and coping with holidays to meditation and relaxation techniques.
http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServ...e=cop_mis_home


Other Important IVF Concerns and Recommendations

CDC Current Novel H1N1 (Swine) Flu Recommendations - Reproductive Health and Pregnancy (September 2009)
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/H1N1.htm