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Delaware Valley Institute of Fertility & Genetics
we take a team approach to solving your fertility problems. Staffed
with infertility specialists and highly trained professionals to
support treatment, DVIF&G helps guide patients through the
diagnostic work-up to treatment success every step of the way. Our state-of-the-art
facilities
provide you with the latest technological advances in a comfortable
setting. Our success rates underscore our commitment to every couple’s
success.
Semen, Embryo & Egg Depository & Storage (SEEDS®)
When facing a cancer diagnosis, it is difficult for a patient to think of anything beyond treatment and survival. But more and more, men and women are realizing that there is
another factor to consider: their fertility.
Whether or not the cancer affects the reproductive system directly (such as cervical or testicular cancer), radiation and chemotherapy treatments can have serious consequences
on future fertility. DVIF&G's team of experts consults
with your oncologist and carefully crafts a plan to
maintain your "link
to life"
by insuring your reproductive possibilities through our
SEEDS program.
By working closely with your oncology team to determine specific fertility risks, DVIF&G coordinates the extraction and preservation of oocytes, sperm, and/or embryos,
enabling you to concentrate on your wellness without having
to worry about giving up your fertility future.
For the Female Patient
- Embryo Freezing
- Egg Freezing
- In Vitro Fertilization
- In Vitro Maturation
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
- Third-Party Reproductive Services (Donor, Egg/Embryo/Sperm/Gestational Carrier)
- Psychological Counseling
- Nutritional Counseling
For the Male Patient
- Semen Analysis
- Semen Cryopreservation
- Cryopreservation of Testicular Tissue Biopsy
- Cryopreservation of Epididymal Aspirate
- Extended Cryo-Storage
- Comprehensive Fertility Treatments
- Intrauterine Inseminations
- Donor Sperm Options
- In Vitro Fertilization
- In Vitro Maturation
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
- Psychological Counseling
- Nutritional Counseling
Research thus far is reassuring, but the number of pregnancies and births studied after cancer treatment is still small. Please consult with your oncology team when considering conception
and pregnancy after cancer.
DVIF&G is affiliated with Fertile Hope, a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information,
support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical
treatments present the risk of infertility.
The 411 on Insurance
plans from which to choose. Do your homework first before deciding on a
plan that works best for your family, especially if you are seeking
medical help for infertility.
The Family Building Act of New Jersey was signed into law in 2001. This Act requires insurance policies to provide coverage for infertility
benefits to SOME of those who fall into certain criteria. Through
working with our patients at DVIF&G and with the insurance
companies, we have found that only about half of our patients have
benefited from this new law. Most employer groups either are
self-insured, self-funded, a union, or have less than 50 employees and
are considered a small group. All of these are exempt from having to
provide "this family building act."
To make an informed decision, follow these tips:
- Always call the insurance company yourself. Do not rely on what the benefit booklet says.
- Make sure your prescription plan is not carved out. Some companies will provide medical benefits from one company and the prescription plan
through a completely different company. If that is the case, you need
to call each one to check for what is specifically covered. We have
come across some plans that will cover a patient for in vitro
fertilization, but their prescription plans will not cover the drugs
needed for this procedure. This makes no sense. - If your company does not provide for infertility benefits, inquire to see if you can add a rider onto your individual plan and pay the difference
for the rider. - Make sure when checking your infertility coverage that you are specific. Some companies will say yes , you have infertility coverage, only to find
out later that you only have diagnostic coverage. What this means is
that treatment of infertility is not covered. Be very specific when
asking questions.
One more tip for 2010: Most insurance companies will no longer be using your social security number as your I.D. number on your insurance card. The next set of I.D. cards you receive may reflect a new
I.D. number. This is for your protection. Finally something that
does make sense!
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