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Things you should be aware of while considering IVF

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the process of removing an egg from a woman’s ovary and fertilizing it with a sperm in the laboratory. The fertilized egg, now referred to as an embryo, is then returned to the woman’s womb to grow and develop. IVF, commonly known as the test tube baby technique, begins with a series of hormonal therapy to stimulate the development of several follicles in the ovary. As it is with every other method of fertility treatment. There are several things that a patient should be aware of while considering an IVF such as:  

What is the likelihood of success for you :

Less than 50% of all couples starting an IVF cycle will achieve a pregnancy. More than 25% of IVF pregnancies result in a live birth. It is wise to choose a hospital which has good experienced doctors to determine the chances of a couple’s success, as the causes of infertility vary depending on the nature of their fertility issue, along with their ages.

The length of the procedure:

Depending on the case the length of the cycle varies, some women have to take multiple medications to get her cycle in synch with the demands of the procedure. The women have to take care that they are in good shape before starting the cycle.

Cost of IVF:

It is normally told that IVF is quite expensive, but one need to check with the doctor what are the options available, as to treatment for infertility varies from person to person so does the cost.

Multiple Embryos:

Currently, there is a limit of two embryo transfers for women below the age of 40. In case there are multiple embryos produced the couple can opt for freezing them and use them in future.

Influx Hormones:

Due to the fact that IVF requires daily injections of hormones, the process may cause hormonal fluctuations, causing a slight change in the mood of some women.

Self Care:

Infertility can stress a person, so it is advised that during infertility treatment the person should remain more composed by doing breathing exercises and meditation so as to overcome their stress.

Any other Fertility treatment Option:
IVF is a very popular and recommended procedure. IVF has proved very successful in patients with infertility issues and those who will not respond appropriately to fertility medication in isolation.

Know the fertility drugs you need to use during the IVF process:

Fertility pills or hormones may be prescribed to stimulate follicle production. Your doctor may also do multiple blood test and ultrasounds to monitor egg production.

We recommend you to speak to one of our highly experienced doctors to exactly understand the treatment procedure. As most of the infertility treatment is specific to individuals and may vary. Shrikhande IVF and Surrogacy centre has more than 25 years of experience in dealing with IVF and Surrogacy maintaining a high success rate and is a leading hospital in India.

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