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Gentle IVF at Utah Fertility Center
At Utah Fertility Center, we’re proud to offer Gentle IVF, an innovative option for patients seeking a less intensive treatment experience without compromising success. Using oral medication in place of daily ovulation suppression injections, Gentle IVF offers:
- Fewer injections
- Fewer clinic visits
- Less stress
- Consistent outcomes to traditional IVF protocols
This patient-centered approach may help reduce the emotional and physical burden of treatment—making your journey to parenthood feel more manageable and empowering.
What is Gentle IVF?
Gentle IVF is an alternative in vitro fertilization protocol that uses an oral medication instead of injectable medications to prevent premature ovulation. This approach allows patients to move through their IVF cycle with:
- No daily ovulation suppression injections
- A reduced number of monitoring appointments
- Lower medication costs
- Same pregnancy and birth outcomes compared to traditional protocols
By minimizing injections and stress, Gentle IVF may offer a more convenient and more comfortable treatment path, while maintaining the high standards of care you expect from Utah Fertility Center.
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Gentle Doesn’t Mean Less Effective—Just Less Stressful
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Why choose Gentle IVF?
Clinical studies show that Gentle IVF is equally effective compared to traditional IVF protocols.
Benefits include:
- Consistent rates of eggs per retrieval, fertilization, and embryo development
- Comparable pregnancy and live birth rates
- Fewer office visits, reducing disruptions to work and daily life
- Lower medication costs
- A gentler experience, with less physical and emotional strain
Gentle IVF may be particularly well-suited for:
- Individuals with diminished ovarian reserve
- Patients seeking a more streamlined IVF process
- Those looking to avoid injectable medications for ovulation suppression
How does Gentle IVF work?
Gentle IVF follows a similar structure to traditional IVF, with a key difference in ovulation suppression:
- Oral medication replaces injectable suppression medications
- Patients still receive hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries
- Fewer monitoring appointments are needed to track your cycle
- Egg retrieval
- Embryo development and embryo transfer
This simplified approach allows many patients to continue their daily routines with fewer interruptions—while staying closely supported by our care team every step of the way.
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Fertility Treatment That Doesn’t Feel Like a Full-Time Job
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Is Gentle IVF right for you?
At Utah Fertility Center, your treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs and goals. Gentle IVF may be an option if you:
- Prefer fewer injections
- Need a treatment option requiring fewer clinic visits
- Are looking for a more cost-effective IVF protocol
- Have a lower ovarian reserve or previous IVF experience
Our fertility specialists will work closely with you to determine whether Gentle IVF aligns with your medical needs and family-building goals.