What One Should Know About IVF Intro Vitro Fertilization

By Carolyn Fisher


In vitro fertilization refers to a complex series of procedures which are used in the treatment of fertility or genetic problems. The main aim is usually to assist in conception of a child. During the procedure, there is collection of mature eggs from the ovaries, which are then fertilized by sperms in a lab. This is followed by implantation of the fertilized eggs in the uterus. One cycle of IVF intro vitro fertilization takes about two weeks.

It is the most effective type of assisted reproductive technology that is available. It is a procedure that can be done using eggs of a woman and sperms of their partner. It could also involve eggs and sperms that that are from donors. There are instances where a gestational carrier is used. The carrier is a woman who will have the embryo implanted in their uterus.

The possibility of a successful procedure is dependent on various factors. They include age of those involved and what caused the infertility. One should understand that the procedure is time consuming and also very expensive. It is also invasive. It is a possibility that at times there could be implantation of several embryos. This will lead to a pregnancy with more than a single fetus. It is what is commonly called multiple pregnancy.

There are a number of risks that one should expect when considering the procedure. The first is the risk of multiple pregnancies. This is what happens when there is implantation of more than one embryo. With such pregnancies, there will be a higher risk of early labor and also low birth weight then when the pregnancy was with a single fetus. Also, the probability of miscarriage in women that conceive through this procedure will increase. This is especially so for older women.

When a baby is conceived through IVF, they will have increased chances of having birth defects. The age of mothers is the single most factor that determines whether a baby is born with defects. People going for the procedure should also expect the emotional, physical and financial stress that it comes.

When it comes to choice of the clinic to go to, there are factors to consider. The success rate will depend on the techniques used by the clinic as well as their treatment population. One should always confirm costs of the procedure beforehand. One is also required to undergo various screenings before the cycle is started. Ovarian reserve testing is one such procedure and is used to check egg quality. There should also be analysis of semen.

There are various steps involved for the actual procedure. These include ovulation induction, retrieval of the eggs, sperm retrieval, fertilization and then finally transfer of the embryo. Each cycle takes roughly two weeks and more than one cycle is required.

There are instances where IVF is cancelled. This happens for a number of reasons. For once there could be an inadequate number of follicles developing. The other reasons are premature ovulation and medical conditions that make the process unsuitable.




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