Who Is a Good Candidate for IVF?

Choosing to pursue IVF is a deeply personal decision.

At Pacific Reproductive Center, we understand the emotional journey and are here to guide you with compassion.

Whether you’re navigating age-related fertility challenges, are part of a same-sex couple, or have specific medical conditions impacting your fertility, we’ll help you determine whether you’re a good candidate for IVF and tailor our approach to support your family-building goals.

Is IVF Right for Me?

Deciding who qualifies for IVF depends on several factors, including your age, medical history, fertility diagnosis, and personal circumstances.

If you’re considering assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to help you achieve pregnancy, like IVF, consulting with a fertility specialist is essential. They can help you undergo the necessary evaluations and decide whether IVF is recommended for you and your unique situation.

When Is IVF Recommended?

Good candidates for IVF meet one or more of the following IVF qualifications:

• LGBTQ couples
  IVF can be a vital option for LGBTQ couples (e.g., same-sex female couples using donor sperm and same-sex male couples using surrogacy options).
• Individuals or Couples Under Age 35
  If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for more than 12 months without success and are under age 35, IVF can help overcome several fertility challenges.
• Individuals or Couples Over Age 35
  For those over 35 who have been TTC for more than six months without success, IVE is often recommended to bypass several fertility challenges associated with advanced age and declining egg quality.
• Female-Factor Infertility
  Women with conditions such as a blocked fallopian tube, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, or unexplained infertility may benefit from IVF.
• Male-Factor Infertility
  Men with low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or other sperm-related issues can also be good candidates for IVF. In this scenario, many fertility specialists will also recommend Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, to increase your chance of success.

If your primary care provider or OBGYN has discussed the possibility of fertility treatments with you, and you meet the IVF candidate requirements, you might be a good candidate for IVF.

Treatment Options Depending on Your Unique Needs

At Pacific Reproductive Center, we offer several safe and effective treatment options depending on your unique needs:

• Same-Sex Female Couples
  • Donor sperm insemination: Using donor sperm for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or IVF.
  • Reciprocal IVF: One partner provides the eggs, and the other carries the pregnancy.
• Same-Sex-Male Couples
  • Surrogacy: Using a donor egg, one partner’s sperm for IVF, and a gestational (non-biological) carrier for the pregnancy.
• Individuals or Couples (Under 35) TTC for 6+ Months
  • Ovulation induction: Medications to stimulate ovulation
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI): Placing sperm directly into the uterus.
  • IVF: Fertilizing eggs with sperm outside the body and transferring embryos to the uterus.
• Individuals or Couples (Over 35) TTC for 12+ Months
  • IVF with Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Ensuring embryos are chromosomally normal.
  • Egg donation: Using donor eggs when the woman’s egg quality is poor.
• Female-Factor Infertility
  • IVF: Often used in cases of blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or unexplained fertility issues.
  • Surgery: Correct anatomical issues impacting fertility (e.g., fibroids or cysts).
• Male-Factor Infertility
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): Injecting a single sperm directly into an egg during IVF.
  • Sperm Retrieval Techniques: Extracting sperm directly from the testicles.

• Individuals or Couples With Genetic Conditions
  • IVF with Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Screening embryos for genetic disorders before transfer and implantation.
• Individuals or Couples With Previous Fertility Treatment Failures
  • Advanced IVF techniques: Tailored protocols and possibly using donor egg or sperm to increase the chances of success.
  • Comprehensive evaluation: Identify and address underlying health issues not previously diagnosed.
• Single Men and Women
  • Donor Sperm: For single women during IUI or IVF.
  • Surrogacy and Donor Eggs: For single men, using a gestational carrier.

• Fertility Preservation
  • Egg or sperm freezing: Preserving high-quality eggs and sperm for future use.
  • Embryo freezing: Creating and preserving high-quality embryos for future implantation.

Find Out if You’re a Candidate for IVF With Pacific Reproductive Center

Now that you know more about eligibility criteria, who is eligible for IVF, and available treatment options, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Pacific Reproductive Center today.

We understand everyone’s path to parenthood is unique. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to help you achieve your dream of starting or expanding your family.