Modern technology and treatments, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), offer hope to people who are having difficulties in conceiving a child. Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute, a Honolulu fertility treatment center, has helped countless couples successfully conceive through the use of in-vitro fertilization. The fertility doctors at Hawaii’s first IVF clinic want to share the basics of in-vitro fertilization:

• What Is In-Vitro Fertilization? IVF is an infertility treatment that attempts to achieve pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries with fertility drugs to retrieve eggs. The infertility specialists at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute then fertilize the egg outside the body, using either spousal or donor sperm. The embryo is then transferred back into the woman’s body. This entire process is considered an IVF cycle.
• How Long Does It Take? An IVF cycle takes up to six weeks from the start of your IVF cycle, according to the fertility doctors at Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute.
• Will My Insurance Cover IVF? The state law has mandated that Hawaiian insurance plans cover the expenses of an IVF cycle. Please check with your insurance company to determine if IVF is a covered benefit with your plan.  

IVF is a promising treatment option for couples who wish to start a family. If you’re experiencing difficulties conceiving, stop by Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute to explore fertility treatment options. To learn more about the Honolulu fertility treatment center, call (808) 946-2226 or visit the website.