The most common and effective types of ART include In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), among others.
These technologies are the cornerstone of infertility treatment, offering hope where natural conception is challenging or impossible.
Choosing to pursue ART is a significant decision that involves careful consideration and planning. The first step is a comprehensive fertility evaluation to determine the most suitable treatment option. Following this, a tailored treatment plan is developed, which takes into account factors such as the cause of infertility, age, and personal preferences.
IVF is the most widely known and utilised form of ART. It involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, retrieving these eggs, and fertilising them with sperm in a lab. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the uterus, with the aim of achieving a successful pregnancy.
IUI is a popular assisted reproductive technology that involves directly placing sperm into a woman’s uterus around the time of ovulation. This method aims to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes to enhance the chance of fertilisation. IUI is often used for mild male factor infertility, unexplained infertility, or cervical mucus issues.
ICSI is often used in cases of severe male infertility. This procedure involves directly injecting a single sperm into an egg to facilitate fertilisation. ICSI can significantly increase the chances of fertilisation, especially when sperm count, or motility is an issue.
For individuals or couples who cannot use their own eggs or sperm, donated eggs or sperm offer an alternative path to parenthood. This process involves using donor gametes in the ART process, either through IVF or ICSI.
FET involves freezing and storing embryos from a previous IVF cycle for future use. This option can be particularly appealing for those wishing to attempt multiple pregnancies or who prefer to delay pregnancy for personal or medical reasons.
Gestational surrogacy offers an option for individuals or couples who are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. It involves creating an embryo through IVF and transferring it into the uterus of a surrogate carrier.
Dr Rozen has access to PGT via Genea – the fertility laboratory service that she is affiliated with – who have been performing chromosomal screening of embryos since 1996! Genea is one of the few services in Australia to have both IVF and genetic facilities onsite.
Dr Genia Rozen has significant practical experience performing ART, having been providing the service for 10+ years. She offers a highly personalised, evidence-based approach, which relies on thorough diagnostic testing of both partners to identify any underlying cause of infertility, so that the ART technology that is adopted ultimately offers the greatest probability of success. Dr Rozen combines advanced medical technology with a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges faced by those struggling with infertility, to provide an empathetic holistic service. Her approach to ART can be summarised as follows:
Dr Genia Rozen is a Melbourne gynaecologist and fertility specialist with 10+ years of experience dedicated to fertility medicine.
She holds a PhD in fertility after cancer treatment, and a Masters of Reproductive Medicine (MRMED) degree. She undertook three years of sub-specialising training in Fertility and Reproductive Medicine at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne as is affiliated with Genea Fertility, who are recognised leaders in advanced reproductive laboratory services.
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