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Whereas IVF was originally developed for tubal factor infertility, it has since become a most versatile therapy applicable to all forms of infertility. One of the universal findings in reproductive medicine has been the profound adverse effect of woman's advanced age upon the likelihood of successful outcome (What is Age Factor?). For that reason, we generally do not recommend starting IVF with the woman’s own eggs beyond their 43rd birthday. Older women are usually excellent candidates for pregnancy initiation with donated eggs (Donor Egg Program). The presence of a uterus and at least one functioning ovary is an absolute prerequisite for traditional IVF. In the presence of male factor, normal fertilization rate can be achieved through ICSI (What is ICSI?) or the use of donor semen.
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