PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ORM Fertility
announced today it now offers the Invocell Intravaginal Culture
(IVC) System as part of its scope of reproductive health services.
ORM Fertility, with clinics in Portland,
Ore., and Bellevue, Wash.,
is the first center in the Pacific Northwest to provide this new
fertility treatment that considers patients' concerns about cost
and provides greater access for couples and individuals seeking to
grow their families.
Invocell is a patented medical device used in the treatment of
infertility that enables egg fertilization and early embryo
development to take place inside a woman's body. The eggs are
retrieved from a woman's ovaries and placed in the Invocell system
with sperm. Invocell is then placed in the woman's body to allow
fertilization and incubation to occur, making the patient an even
greater part of the process. Invocell is the only IVC system
cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"We strive to offer each of our patients a personalized
fertility plan tailored to their unique situation. We are
pleased to add Invocell to our current reproductive health offering
as an innovative and more accessible option," said Dr. Jamie Massie, the newest reproductive
endocrinologist and infertility specialist to join ORM Fertility.
"Statistics show that more than 1.4 million women in the United States may benefit from advanced
fertility treatment, yet only an estimated 130,000 of them begin
such treatment. As a cost-conscious option, we believe that
Invocell will help us improve access to care for those hoping to
expand their families."
Cost and Success Rates of Invocell
IVC is up to 40% less expensive than the costs of traditional In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF), though it's typically more expensive
than Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), also referred to as
Artificial Insemination. ORM Fertility's IVC with Invocell
treatment costs $7,000, which does
not include pre-cycle testing, medications, anesthesia and
pregnancy monitoring. The IVC treatment is less expensive than
traditional IVF because there is less extensive lab work involved,
as well as fewer medications and appointments with a doctor. In
addition, an IVC treatment cycle is shorter than an IVF cycle and
involves a fresh five-day transfer rather than using frozen
embryos.
As reported by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
(SART), the national live birth rate for IVC with Invocell is
approximately 33%. At ORM Fertility, the success rate for a
35-year-old woman for IUI is 11% (the national average is 8% to
10%), and the success rate for traditional IVF is 64% (the national
average is 48%, with success defined as the rate of live births per
cycle).
ORM Fertility's Dr. Brandon
Bankowski added, "ORM Fertility remains constantly abreast
of the latest advancements in fertility. When the benefits to its
patients are clear, ORM Fertility is eager to integrate new
technologies into its practice."
ORM Fertility, formerly Oregon Reproductive Medicine, was
founded in 1989. Since then, the clinic has expanded from one
doctor to six doctors and from one clinic to seven locations
worldwide, including three locations in Portland, Ore., and one location in
Bellevue, Wash. Over 30 years, ORM
Fertility has helped welcome more than 9,000 babies into the world
through its treatments for patients on their journey to parenthood.
In 2016, ORM Fertility facilitated 15.5% of all donor egg and
surrogacy frozen embryo transfer cycles in the United States. ORM Fertility offers
individuals and couples a wide variety of treatment options,
including the most cutting-edge IVF technology available, advanced
genetic screenings, a robust egg donor program and safe
surrogacy.
About ORM Fertility
ORM Fertility offers world-class
fertility services delivered by providers passionately committed to
helping people grow their families. ORM Fertility provides
fertility-related services and treatments to individuals and
couples specific to their needs. ORM Fertility is committed to
achieving the highest success rates and provides a customized,
compassionate patient experience. Unrivaled expertise, outstanding
results and personalized care make ORM Fertility one of the most
sought-after fertility providers in the world.
Visit www.ormfertility.com to learn more about locations and
services.
CONTACT
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Weinstein PR
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(503) 314-7583
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