ms reproductive medicine patient portal

Why choose Mississippi Reproductive Medicine?

We are dedicated to treating couples with compassionate and individualized care. Mississippi Reproductive Medicine assists women and men with fertility problems as well as a number of related health concerns.

How does IVF work in Mississippi?

The IVF procedure involves taking oocytes, or eggs, from the woman’s body. Mississippi Reproductive Medicine assists women and men with fertility problems as well as female endocrine disorders, uterine abnormalities, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and a number of related health concerns.

What is the patient portal and how does it work?

The Patient Portal allows you to view your upcoming appointments, any laboratory tests that have been resulted, any treatment calendars we may have for you (such as an IVF treatment calendar), and most importantly, provides an efficient method of communication with our staff.

Why choose MMB&Michigan Reproductive Medicine?

We would recommend Dr. MMB & the Michigan Reproductive Medicine team to anyone who finds themselves in a situation requiring a little extra help to build a family.Thanks Dr. MMB and your amazing staff for all your help. We couldn’t have done this without your help, support and expertise.

What hormones are given to oocytes during IVF?

Ovarian Stimulation. Ordinarily, one mature follicle produces an egg each month. IVF patients are given injectable hormones, which stimulate the development of several mature oocytes. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) injections, such as Follistim, are given daily in the early stages of the IVF cycle.

What causes infertility?

Often a direct relationship is identified for the cause of infertility (advanced age, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, tubal factor, ovulation disorders, hormonal imbalances, pelvic disease, male factor, and others) but many times the source of infertility is unknown.

Where is the embryo transferred in IVF?

Embryo Transfer. The ultimate step in IVF is the transfer of the embryos into the uterine (endometrial) cavity. This procedure, performed in the MRM procedure room, does not require anesthesia. A narrow catheter containing the embryos is passed through the cervix and into the endometrial cavity under ultrasound guidance.

How long does it take for a luporn injection to go down?

Down-regulation is complete after 10-14 days of Lupron injections. In other cases, smaller doses of Lupron (Microdose Lupron) can be used just before and during the treatment cycle to prevent ovulation. Ganirelix is often used instead of Lupron, and is given after stimulation of the ovary has begun.

Can ICSI be used for infertility?

For some cases in which there is no sperm in the husband’s semen sample, sperm can be surgically retrieved from the testes and used with ICSI to achieve fertilization and pregnancy. ICSI is also an option for couples who are seeking treatment for infertility and have not responded to other treatments. In some cases, standard insemination of the ...