Our Services - Your trusted guide for cutting edge fertility treatment
At North Carolina IVF Labs, we provide advanced reproductive laboratory services designed to support both patients and referring physicians. Our team combines scientific precision with compassionate care to help individuals and couples achieve their family‑building goals.
🔬In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is our most advanced and effective fertility treatment, designed to help individuals and couples overcome a wide range of reproductive challenges. Eggs are retrieved from the ovaries, fertilized with sperm in our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory, and carefully monitored as they develop into embryos. Once ready, a healthy embryo is transferred to the uterus to support a successful pregnancy. IVF allows us to personalize treatment based on your unique medical needs and fertility goals.
INVOcell
Invocell is an innovative, cost‑effective alternative to traditional IVF that allows fertilization and early embryo development to occur inside the patient’s body rather than in a laboratory incubator. This approach combines modern reproductive technology with a more natural environment for embryo growth.
How Invocell Works
During an Invocell cycle, retrieved eggs and prepared sperm are placed together inside a small, FDA‑approved device called the Invocell™ vaginal culture system. The device is then inserted into the patient’s vagina, where it remains for several days, allowing fertilization and early embryo development to occur naturally within the body’s environment. After incubation, the device is removed, and the developing embryos are evaluated for transfer.
Benefits of Invocell
Lower cost compared to traditional IVF ($6000 per cycle vs $10,000+)
Reduced laboratory time and equipment needs
More natural incubation environment
Simplified treatment process
Excellent option for patients seeking affordable fertility care
Ideal Candidates
Invocell may be recommended for:
Patients with normal ovarian reserve and healthy sperm parameters
Couples seeking a lower‑cost IVF alternative
Individuals comfortable with a more natural, body‑based incubation process
Patients who prefer fewer medications or simplified treatment cycles
Our Approach
At North Carolina IVF Labs, we provide full laboratory support for Invocell cycles, including egg retrieval, sperm preparation, and embryo evaluation. Our team ensures strict quality control and personalized guidance throughout the process, helping patients achieve successful outcomes with confidence and comfort.
🔬Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
ICSI is a specialized form of IVF used when sperm quality, quantity, or motility may affect fertilization. Our embryologists select a single healthy sperm and inject it directly into the egg, significantly improving fertilization rates for many patients. ICSI is commonly recommended for male‑factor infertility, previous fertilization issues, or when using frozen eggs.
🧬Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
PGT allows us to evaluate embryos for chromosomal or genetic abnormalities before transfer. This advanced testing helps identify the healthiest embryos, reduces the risk of miscarriage, and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. PGT is especially helpful for patients with recurrent pregnancy loss, known genetic conditions, or those seeking the highest level of embryo selection.
❄️Egg & Embryo Freezing (Cryopreservation)
We offer egg and embryo freezing for patients who want to preserve their fertility for the future. Whether you’re planning ahead, undergoing medical treatment, or simply not ready to grow your family yet, cryopreservation provides flexibility and peace of mind. Our laboratory uses the latest vitrification technology to ensure excellent survival rates when eggs or embryos are thawed.
💙Fertility Preservation
Fertility preservation offers individuals and couples the opportunity to safeguard their ability to have biological children in the future. At North Carolina IVF Labs, we provide advanced cryopreservation services using the latest vitrification technology to ensure the highest possible survival rates for eggs and embryos.
Egg Freezing
Egg freezing allows patients to preserve healthy eggs for future use. This option is ideal for individuals who want to delay childbearing, are preparing for medical treatments that may affect fertility, or simply want more reproductive flexibility. Our team guides you through every step — from ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval and long‑term storage — with clarity and compassionate support.
Embryo Freezing
For patients or couples who prefer to create embryos now and use them later, embryo freezing provides an excellent option. After IVF and fertilization in our laboratory, embryos are carefully frozen and stored for future transfer. Embryo cryopreservation is often recommended for those seeking the highest predictability in future treatment planning.
Oncofertility: Working Closely With Area Oncologists
We are proud to collaborate with local oncologists and cancer care teams to provide urgent, time‑sensitive fertility preservation for patients facing a new cancer diagnosis. Chemotherapy, radiation, and certain surgeries can impact reproductive health, and we work quickly to coordinate care so patients can preserve their fertility before treatment begins.
Our oncofertility services include:
Rapid‑access consultations
Coordinated scheduling with oncology teams
Egg or embryo freezing on an expedited timeline
Emotional support and guidance during a stressful period
Our goal is to ensure that patients undergoing cancer treatment have the opportunity to protect their future family‑building options.
Who Can Benefit
Fertility preservation may be recommended for:
Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
Patients preparing for pelvic or reproductive surgery
Those with genetic conditions affecting fertility
Individuals wishing to delay parenthood for personal or medical reasons
Transgender patients planning gender‑affirming treatment
Your Future, Protected
At NC IVF Labs, we believe every patient deserves the chance to build a family when the time is right. Our team provides personalized counseling, advanced technology, and seamless coordination to make fertility preservation accessible, supportive, and empowering.
💉Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI is a less invasive fertility treatment that places prepared sperm directly into the uterus at the optimal time for conception. It is often recommended for patients with unexplained infertility, mild male‑factor infertility, or those using donor sperm. IUI can be performed with or without fertility medications depending on your treatment plan.
Sperm Washing for IUI (Available to Area Physicians)
We provide professional sperm washing and preparation services for patients undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI) with their local OB/GYN or referring physician. Our laboratory uses advanced processing techniques to isolate the healthiest, most motile sperm while removing seminal fluid and debris, creating an optimized sample for insemination.
This service is available with a valid physician’s order. Once the order is received, our team coordinates the appointment, performs the wash, and prepares the sample according to clinical standards to ensure safety, accuracy, and timely delivery for the scheduled IUI procedure
🔬Semen Analysis
Our laboratory provides comprehensive semen analysis services to help evaluate key male fertility parameters. Each sample is assessed for volume, concentration, motility, morphology, and overall sperm health, using standardized methods in our CLIA‑certified andrology lab.
NC IVF Lab partners with Hera Fertility an AI-powered platform that helps men understand their semen analysis results with medical accuracy and personalized recommendations. You can order your testing directly with us and Hera Fertility by clicking here:
Semen analysis testing is also available to area physicians. With a valid physician’s order, patients may schedule testing directly with our lab. Results are processed promptly and sent to the ordering provider to support accurate diagnosis and timely treatment planning.
🩺Comprehensive Fertility Assessment
Every journey begins with understanding your reproductive health. Our fertility assessment includes hormone testing, ultrasound evaluation, semen analysis, and a detailed review of your medical history. With this information, we create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, goals, and timeline.
🤝Donor Egg Services (Using Commercial Egg Banks)
For patients who need or prefer to use donor eggs, we partner with trusted, FDA‑regulated commercial egg banks that offer a wide selection of screened donors. You can choose from diverse profiles, backgrounds, and characteristics to find the donor that feels right for your family. Our team guides you through the entire process — from selecting a donor to coordinating shipment and treatment — with compassion, privacy, and support.