In our effort to provide you with more information about infertility, we have created this video library so that you can better understand the different elements involved with fertility treatments.

This section will help: answer questions; recommend books from reliable, credible sources; confirm or deny historical infertility myths; define terms used in the language of infertility and also provide some interactive forums for you to ask questions; solicit input and provide us with information about yourself, if desired.

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Video Library


IVF Informational Session

To view our narrated "1A" presentations on In Vitro Fertilization please click on the links below:
Part 1 - In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Information Session (1A)
Part 2 - Psychological Preparation for IVF

In vitro Fertilization (IVF)

IVF, or in vitro fertilization is an option for many couples who cannot conceive through conventional therapies. This video provides a basic overview of the process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=7ef9ce618dff422bb6959e4a3207f5131d

Egg retrieval

Egg retrieval is the process by which a woman's eggs are removed from her ovaries during in vitro fertilization. This video provides an overview of this process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=544b0031d33b42209313f8deed7af6aa1d

Lifestyle factors affecting fertility

There are numerous factors affecting the potential for success through IVF including smoking and obesity. This video focuses on the effect of these lifestyle factors.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=03e7138d97ec4ca38bf37bcce6d08dbf1d

Fertilization

During the IVF process, once the eggs are retrieved, fertilization in the lab occurs, followed by early embyro growth. This video provides an overview of this process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=dc51390f48fd45b9b912d8788dc528611d

Embryo transfer

During IVF, embryo transfer refers to a step in the process of assisted reproduction in which embryo(s) are placed into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a pregnancy. This video discusses this process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=a6165298adcf48e0a0a34ca88f3f0a511d

Cryopreservation of embryos

Cryopreservaton is the process of freezing extra embryos during an IVF cycle. This short video discusses this process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=10a590d66132461eb8a6bca31e08da901d

Fertility medications

Several medications are used during the IVF cycle to suppress ovulation from occurring and to stimulate multiple egg development. This video reviews the evolution of these medications.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=3d7512ac3e1c4abbbc7101ad819d34ce1d

Team approach

The award-winning, accomplished team of physicians at the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at UCONN are experienced in the latest technologies and treatments in infertility. This video is intended to describe how each member of our team works to your benefit.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=93b7d46f40ad4eb4b0b0e271cb66e9a21d

Possible side effects of fertility medications

In this video, part one of the Coping With Your IVF Series, Dr. Mary Casey Jacobs talks about the possible side effects of medications used during in vitro fertilization.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=65e805ee72734548a1a72d7114e3c7ac1d

Stress and fertility

In this video, part two of the Coping With Your IVF Series, Dr. Mary Casey Jacobs describes the different types of stress and how stress can impact fertility.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=c456fca396774e0fa192a7afa5fde47f1d

Coping with stress and infertility

In this video, part three of the Coping With Your IVF Series, Dr. Mary Casey Jacobs talks about ways to cope with the stress of infertility as well as fertility treatments.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=ac60286c2b2744beb12ea08733d3834f1d

Taking back control

In this video, part four of the Coping With Your IVF Series, Dr. Mary Casey Jacobs talks about ways you can make decisions and feel more in control during the infertility process.
http://mediasite.uchc.edu/Mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=860fb9633b984cfab1840be897b7e5221d


Frequently Asked Questions

Books We Recommend

Fertility Myths

Glossary of Terms

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