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In Vitro Fertilization

Alternate Names : Assisted Reproductive Technology, IVF, ART

In Vitro Fertilization | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What happens right after the procedure?

20 to 30 percent of IVF pregnancies result in multiple births. The hormone progesterone is given after egg retrieval until a pregnancy test is negative or sometimes throughout the first trimester. After the embryos have been transplanted, the woman may need to take it easy for a few days, or she may need to stay in bed for several hours to a few days. A blood pregnancy test will be taken 10 to 12 days after the embryos have been transplanted. If blood tests come back positive for pregnancy, a pregnancy ultrasound is scheduled to visualize the fetus and confirm a healthy heartbeat.


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In Vitro Fertilization: Home Care and Complications

Author: Linda Agnello, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01









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