I am 45 years old. I’m looking for mini in vitro fertilization is it possible?

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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) -1 answer

For a couple who are in their early fifties (have a biological son in his twenties), who want to have more kid(s), is it too late to use our own sperm/egg womb?

Answer 1

South Florida Institute For Reproductive Medicine - Pembroke Pines

Published on Jul 16, 2015

There is such a thing as mini-IVF. It involves using a combination of fertility pills and fertility injections to stimulate the ovaries for an IVF cycle. The yield of eggs is usually lower than the yield in a full injectable gonadotropin cycle. It would not really matter whether you do a regular IVF or a mini-IVF cycle, pregnancy success at age 45 using your own eggs is dismal. Success runs only 1-2% in the best IVF centers. Most patients interested in IVF at age 45 should strongly consider using donor eggs which yields a success rate in the 70-80% range.

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Answered by South Florida Institute For Reproductive Medicine - Pembroke Pines

There is such a thing as mini-IVF. It involves using a combination of fertility pills and fertility injections to stimulate the ovaries for an IVF cycle. The yield of eggs is usually lower than the yield in a full injectable gonadotropin cycle. It would not really matter whether you do a regular IVF or a mini-IVF cycle, pregnancy success at age 45 using your own eggs is dismal. Success runs only 1-2% in the best IVF centers. Most patients interested in IVF at age 45 should strongly consider using donor eggs which yields a success rate in the 70-80% range.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 2

Fertility Physicians of Northern California

Published on Jul 16, 2015

Yes it is. We have a physician who does this for patients.

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Answered by Fertility Physicians of Northern California

Yes it is. We have a physician who does this for patients.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 3

Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

Published on Jul 16, 2015

Available in the NY area but not generally not recommended due to such low success rates. Donor egg would be best option.

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Answered by Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

Available in the NY area but not generally not recommended due to such low success rates. Donor egg would be best option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 4

More About Doctor A Personal Choice Tubal Reversal

Published on Jul 16, 2015

IVF is possible at age 45 put the chance of pregnancy success using own eggs is less than 5%. Most IVF experts would recommend IVF with donor eggs and your chance of success would be close to 50%.

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Answered by A Personal Choice Tubal Reversal (View Profile)

IVF is possible at age 45 put the chance of pregnancy success using own eggs is less than 5%. Most IVF experts would recommend IVF with donor eggs and your chance of success would be close to 50%.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I am 45 years old. I’m looking for mini in vitro fertilization is it possible?

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