Fertility center signs deal with firm
A Mount Pleasant company responsible for the first birth in South Carolina using in-vitro fertilization, or IVF, has partnered with a New York-based specialty management company that helps run a network of more than 100 fertility centers nationwide. Southeastern Fertility Center, which achieved the state's first IVF pregnancy 24 years ago, has joined with Purchase, N.Y.-based IntegraMed America Inc. in a 25-year deal. Under the terms of the agreement, IntegraMed bought the assets of Southeastern and will provide a variety of services, including marketing, treatment programs for women who wish to get pregnant, and a sophisticated electronic medical records system. In turn, IntegraMed will be reimbursed for the cost of its services and will receive a fixed percentage of the center's revenue and a fixed amount of its earnings. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was effective April 24.
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A new form of cheaper, more natural IVF that could beat infertility and make you a mum
After years of using more and more drugs to boost fertility, doctors have found a new way to help women have babies... by going back to basics By Adele Waters 22/04/2008 IVF mums Marina (L) and Siobhan IVF mums Marina (L) and Siobhan Related Articles * Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: I carried my dead baby to save his twin * Dear Miriam - A problem shared: Lost without a dad * More Your Life * What are you talking about? Get published * Showbiz pictures Related Tags * dr geeta nargund, * fertility, * infertility, * ivf, * marina murphy, * mild ivf, * ovaries, * pregnancy, * professor bart fauser, * siobhan mclernon, * soft ivf (What's this?) Every year, thousands of women suffer terrible physical side-effects and heartbreak as they go through gruelling IVF in their desperation to become mums. But now, a revolutionary new form of IVF could make their dreams come true without the suffering and at a fraction of the cost. The technique - Soft IVF - uses fewer drugs, significantly reducing the side-effects which the hormone injections in conventional treatment often cause. It is also around half the price of the standard approach - about £2,000 compared to at least £4,000. Advertisement This month, at a fertility conference in London, doctors agreed Soft IVF was the future in fertility medicine. They said the treatment - also known as Mild IVF - has good success rates and is safer for women because it interferes less with their body's natural chemistry.
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Fertility treatments and the cost to conceive
According to the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) 2002 National Survey on Family Growth, 1.2 million of the estimated 62 million women in their reproductive years – that's two percent – have had infertility-related medical appointments; 10% have received infertility services. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) reports that most infertility cases – 85%-90%, in fact – are treated with conventional medical therapies (medication or surgery.) But for some, in vitro fertilization and other Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) are needed to try and conceive. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) How does it work: Intrauterine insemination, also known as artificial insemination, involves a woman being injected with washed and treated sperm from her husband or a donor during ovulation. During this time, she must also take fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. Couples may try IUI if there is a problem with low sperm count or mobility, or another unexplained infertility condition. How much does it cost? Costs associated with IUI's vary, as with other procedures, and are dependent on how many cycles a woman goes through and whether the sperm is donated, as well as additional costs associated with medication, ultrasounds and monitoring. Ranges for IUI cycles can be anywhere from the mid $300's to the $1000's, and, as with all infertility treatments, eligibility for insurance coverage depends on where you live, the clinic you are visiting and your insurance carrier.
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In Recognition Of 30 Years Of IVF
This year's National Infertility Day (NID) conference recognises 30 years of IVF by welcoming as our opening speaker Professor Robert Edwards, who alongside his late colleague Sir Patrick Steptoe was one of the pioneers of IVF. In addition we are delighted to also welcome Professor Andre Van Steirteghem, the pioneer of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which gave the chance of a child to those affected by male infertility. The conference will take place on 19th July 2008 at The New Connaught Rooms in central London. We have the most distinguished list of more than 30 other speakers delivering talks on subjects ranging from medical areas such as donor issues, male and female infertility and new developments including in vitro maturation and the issue of single embryo transfer. We will also cover related topics including nutrition, Chinese medicine, adoption, surrogacy and much more. There will also be a session looking at what to do if treatment fails.
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