Vaginal culture for IVF allows two mothers to carry the same pregnancy: Is more always better?
Sara Babcock Gilbert, Alex J Polotsky, Sara Babcock Gilbert, Alex J Polotsky
Abstract
•Intravaginal culture (IVC) is not a new technology but is gaining in popularity•The INVOcell device is marketed as a lower cost treatment option to in-vitro fertilization (IVF)•Previous studies done by the INVOcell owned company have shown similar live birth rates between INVOcell IVC and IVF•It is unclear how much of a cost savings is present with use of IVC compared to traditional IVF•IVC may represent a viable option for fertility treatment in select patients.
Keywords: Effortless IVF; INVOcell; In vitro fertilization; Infertility.
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Source: PubMed