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Ongoing Research

We are currently studying two different types of progesterone in IVF cycles and have a limited number of spots open for new patients. To be eligible for this study you need to be 34 years of age or lower with a body mass index of 37 or less. You need to be a non-smoker off of any hormone treatment for at least 30 days and off any clomid treatment for 3 months. Eligible participants would receive approximately $9,000 off the cost of an IVF cycle. If your interested please call our new patient coordinators.

Upcoming Research

In an effort to provide the highest pregnancy rates possible at Southeastern Fertility Center we have been very active in research protocols involving in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and Ovulation Induction and Intrauterine Insemination. We have been participating in a number of studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry which allows potential patients the opportunity to use newer medications and treatment protocols. These research opportunities often provide a financial discount to enrolled patients.

Studies are typically "first come first serve" for qualifying patients. If you are interested in participating in a study, we therefore recommend that you call our office to have your name placed on our potential study list. Once a study comes along that you may qualify for we will contact you with the study details.

If you are interested in participating in upcoming studies please call our new patient coordinators at 843-881-3900.

Ongoing Areas of Research

We are also very excited about the enhanced pregnancy rates with extended embryo culture to the blastocyst stage and have been one of the leading centers in blastocyst culture and embryo cryopreservation. These studies have been presented at numerous conferences and are published in peer-reviewed journals.

An atraumatic embryo transfer is also crucial in maintaining a high success rate. We adhere to very strict transfer protocols and are in the process of studying the effects of antibiotic administration in lowering cervical bacterial counts and the effects on pregnancy rates.

Our research provides numerous advantages to our patients. Our ongoing research helps us maintain high pregnancy rates by allowing us to investigate those factors important in pregnancy. In addition, some studies offer incentives to participating patients such as free medications and/or procedures.