In Vitro Maturation (IVM)

 Written by: Dr. Mohammed Agdi

 

IVM is a form assisted reproductive technology in which the eggs are collected from the ovaries before maturation and they will be cultured in special IVM media from 24-48 hours for maturation process to complete. Then, once mature eggs are developed, they will be injected using husband’s sperms and the rest of process is, almost, similar to the standard IVF.

 

The difference between IVF and IVM is that, in IVF, the patient will take daily injections of hormones to produce mature eggs and make the ready for collection, while in IVM the patient will take no or small intermittent medications then the immature eggs will complete the process of maturation outside the body.

 

IVM is ideal for:

 

• Patients with Polycystic Ovaries (PCO) wishing to avoid Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)

• Patients with previous severe OHSS

• Patients with cancer, either recovering or in remission, who cannot use hormones for ovarian stimulation

 

Globally, IVM success rate is a bit lower than IVF success rate. The risks on born babies are similar to IVF.

 

For more information about IVM, you can schedule a consultation appointment.