At New Hope Fertility Center, we have a unique approach to fertility that works with your natural hormones and menstrual cycle. This more holistic approach focuses on producing “one good egg” with little to no fertility drugs.
Because of this, we offer two gentler alternatives to Conventional IVF; Natural and Mini IVF.
What is Natural IVF?
Natural IVF is designed to retrieve and fertilize the one egg your body produces naturally. Unlike traditional IVF, no fertility medication is administered. Instead, your cycle is closely monitored so that the egg can be harvested at the ideal time. Natural IVF occurs over two cycles:
Cycle One
- Blood work and sonograms track the progress of your ovulation
- Once the egg has reached the desired size and maturity, the egg is harvested
- The harvested egg is fertilized
- The embryo is frozen by vitrification
Cycle Two
- Your cycle is monitored through blood work and sonogram
- When your body is ready, the thawed embryo is implanted
Natural IVF allows patients to avoid the high cost, discomfort, and side effects associated with daily injections with traditional IVF
What is Mini IVF?
Mini IVF gently stimulates your ovaries to produce between three and five high-quality eggs. This protocol differs from Natural IVF as it uses a minimal amount of fertility medication.
To achieve the best outcomes, between three and five healthy eggs are ideal for producing a healthy baby. Traditional IVF produces far greater eggs, but only a portion of those eggs are mature and healthy enough for fertilization. Of those that are fertilized, the reduced health of the eggs makes them more prone to being discarded after fertilization.
During a Mini IVF cycle:
- Fertility medication is administered to stimulate your ovaries
- Your cycle is monitored using blood work and a sonogram
- Fertility medication is administered to promote and time ovulation
- The eggs are retrieved under local anesthesia
- The harvested eggs are fertilized
- One fertilized embryo is transferred into your uterus
- Surplus embryos are frozen and stored.
Success rates with Mini IVF are similar to that of Conventional IVF.
Why New Hope?
New Hope Fertility Center is home to world-renowned fertility specialists. We custom design fertility treatments for the individual to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy. Our specialists believe in putting the patient first and being with them through every step of the fertility journey. As the first facility to adopt the revolutionary Mini IVF protocol, our team is well versed in helping women of all ages reach their fertility goals. If you want compassionate fertility care, New Hope is the right place for you. Call us at (212) 517-7676 or schedule your initial consultation today!