"Sometimes were tested.
Not to show our weakness,
But to discover
OUR STRENGTHS"
IVF is a term that brings a smile to many, whereas sadness to some. However, there is nothing to feel sad about. Rather you must feel happy and lucky enough that your curse is turning out to be a boon with the help of science.
Introduction to IVF:
A process that takes out the egg from a womans body, infuse in it a sperm and then carefully maintains it in a laboratory. After four to five days, the embryo is inserted into the womans body to help it grow.
This is what IVF is all about.
This process is carried out with great precautions by the surgeons so that the women do not undergo any kind of unwanted problems.
Now lets proceed towards answering some of the common questions about IVF treatment:
How does IVF help me get fertile?
Ivf is the process of helping women experience motherhood. The steps included in the process are manual at the very first instant. However, soon it takes the root of natural processes of birth.
The doctor infuses your egg with the sperm. Cultivates in the laboratory and then pushes the embryo in your body. Thereafter the process of experiencing the motherhood is completely natural. This is the way IVF help you gain fertility.
When should I consult a doctor?
You must wait for at least one year before consulting a fertility doctor. Try naturally for one year to get pregnant. If the process fails, you must obviously consult the fertility doctor to help you in processes of getting pregnant.
Do I need IVF?
The factors that determine whether a patient needs IVF or not are:
- Endometriosis
- Ovulation disorders
- Low sperm counts
- Problems are related to uterus.
- Some other undetermined health problems.
What is the success rate of IVF?
IVF is a very successful process that women need generally after their 30 or 40 years of age. Its success rate is very high. Throughout the world, women are going through IVF and showering happy comments.
How long does IVF take?
IVF is not a long process. However, if a patient doesnt get pregnant after their 1st IVF surgery, then the processes can be repeated two to three times.
What are the restrictions during IVF?
IVF does come with some restrictions for the couple. The restrictions are as follows:
- No smoking is allowed for the couples for 3 months before the IVF takes place.
- Drinking is strictly no for the women who will undergo IVF.
- Always inform the doctor of whatever medications you are taking at that period.
- Absolutely no to vigorous exercise.
- No supplements allowed.
What is the process after pregnancy?
After you have got pregnant, you will be referred to a fertility doctor and soon the testing and ultrasounds will commence. Thereafter, you have to be under a doctors guidance.
If the pregnancy fails, what to do?
If pregnancy doesnt occur, then the patient is advised to wait for at least two menstrual cycles and then undergo another process of IVF.
Will I have twins or triplets after IVF?
This is a tricky procedure. If one embryo is inserted then there are lesser chances of twins or triplets. However, if more than one embryo is inserted then there are chances of giving birth to twins and triplets.
Is there any side effect of IVF?
In general, there are no side effects of pregnancy or IVF. However, sometimes medications can cause headaches, pain in the abdominal, mood swings and hot flashes, etc.
These are not actually side effects rather common causes of pregnancy.
After answering your questions:
Now when we have answered all the questions regarding IVF, we hope you are tensionless and happy to take up IVF.
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