IVF, or in-vitro fertilization, is a highly effective fertility treatment that helps many couples become pregnant. It’s an increasingly popular option for those who have been unsuccessful with other treatments and it can be used to treat a variety of issues such as blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility. With so much information available on the topic of IVF it can be difficult to know where to start when researching your options. To help you out we’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about IVF below:
1) What is involved in an IVF cycle?
The first step is usually ovarian stimulation which involves taking medications designed to stimulate egg production from multiple follicles within each ovary (the process also known as ‘superovulation’). Once these eggs are mature, they will then need collecting through a minor surgical procedure called oocyte retrieval before being combined with sperm outside the body (in vitro). Finally, if all goes well one or two embryos are transferred back into the uterus via a catheter during another short procedure called embryo transfer.
2) How successful is IVF?
Success rates vary depending on factors such as age and cause of infertility but overall success rates tend to range between 30% - 40%. That said success rates at leading clinics like Dr. Poonam Raikwar’s Fertility Clinic & Women Care Centre – an established IVF center in Indore – often exceed this average due to their high quality care standards and advanced technology facilities available there.
3) Are there any risks associated with undergoing treatment?
As with any medical intervention, there may be certain risks associated including infection risk, from both general anesthetic uses during egg collection/embryo transfer procedures, alongside ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which occurs when too many hormones have been taken, resulting in fluid retention around the abdomen area, followed by nausea/diarrhea etc. However, these cases are rare, providing medication has been administered correctly under supervision throughout the entire cycle length.
4) Is funding available for private treatments?
Yes, although not every clinic offers financial assistance. So it would be the best to check prior to booking anything else. Some NHS trusts do provide partial funding towards cost, however, eligibility criteria must still met plus waiting list times could potentially delay the overall process even further.
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5) Can I travel abroad for my treatment?
Yes, travelling overseas can sometimes prove more cost effective than staying local however make sure you thoroughly research potential destinations beforehand.
