In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Anova Makes In Vitro and the Start of Your Fertility Journey Achievable.
There are many fertility treatments available to support your family building goals. IVF is a well-established and effective treatment that many individuals take to overcome fertility challenges. With our state of the art lab and our team of experts we can help you on your family building journey.
An Overview of IVF
When a baby is conceived naturally, the woman’s egg is fertilized by sperm in her fallopian tube. In IVF, this process happens in our Next Generation embryology lab.
We combine the egg and sperm, creating embryos, then monitor the embryo’s development until it reaches a certain stage. Using preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), we test each embryo to determine those with the greatest potential for live birth. Our lab is specifically engineered to provide the optimal growth conditions for your embryos. When the time is right, we select the best embryo to implant into the woman’s uterus, where it will grow.
Good Questions to Ask When Considering IVF
What is the most efficient process?
IVF maximizes your chances of conception and in certain cases is the most direct path to growing your family.
Should I do IUI or go straight to IVF?
The reality is that IUI is much less efficient at making a baby than IVF is and this is especially dependent on your age. If you’re comparing IUI with IVF and wondering where your money is best spent, make sure you understand your diagnosis. Not all patients are good candidates for all treatment options. Please speak to one of our fertility specialists for more information.
What is PGT-A?
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is a genetic test that can be performed on embryos to identify any with abnormal chromosome numbers (aneuploidy). This test is performed on a developing embryo, prior to the embryo transfer step in IVF treatment, with the goal of improving the likelihood of implantation.
What are your financial considerations?
Do you know if your employer or insurance provider provides fertility benefits? If you’re an Ontario resident, are you eligible and can you afford to wait for a funded cycle? Depending on your diagnosis, IUI may be a good use of limited funds or one-time medication coverage.
We have partnered with Beautifi who provide easy monthly payments for financing up to $50K.
Additional Services
ICSI-IVF
With In Vitro Fertilization using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI-IVF), a single sperm cell is injected directly into the cytoplasm of the egg. This can increase the number of eggs that are successfully fertilized, boosting the chances of a successful pregnancy. We may recommend this measure based on a number of factors, including:
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Impaired Sperm Production, Function or Quality
- An Ovulation Disorder, Such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Blockage or Damage of the Fallopian Tubes
- Two or More Unsuccessful IUI Attempts
- Endometriosis
- Uterine Fibroids
- Unexplained Infertility
Donor Sperm
Donor sperm is an option you may use on your fertility journey.
Donor Egg
Using donor eggs is an option available to people who may not have eggs of their own or are having difficulty becoming pregnant.
IUI
IUI is the process of placing sperm into the uterus, bypassing the vagina and cervix, and increasing the chances of pregnancy
Embryo Testing
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is a genetic test that can be performed on embryos to identify any with abnormal chromosome numbers (aneuploidy). This test is performed on a developing embryo, prior to the embryo transfer step in IVF treatment, with the goal of improving the likelihood of implantation.
