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8 Things You Should Know Before Considering IVF
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Here are the some Frequently Asked Questions On IVF Treatment
Q: How long should I wait before consulting an IVF specialist?
Generally, a couple should consider consulting an IVF specialist after 12 months of timely performed sexual intercourse with their partner that yield no positive results. For women above 35 years of age should only wait for 6 six months before heading their way to the IVF doctor. For women who are above 40 years of age should consult fertility specialist shortly after deciding to try and have a baby.
Q: What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
Both are forms of In Vitro Fertilization, only the method of fertilization is different.
In IVF, the egg and the sperms are fertilized in the cultured dish (In Vitro) which is very similar to natural fertilization. It is applied when sperms are normal and viable. On the other hand, ICSI is the form of fertilization in which viable sperm is selected and directly injected into the egg. It is deployed in case of a severe male infertility factor.
Q: How Successful is IVF?
The success of IVF depends on various factors such as age of the woman, qualification and experience of the IVF specialist and clinical facility at the clinic. The Nurture Clinic led by Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj is among one of the highest result producing clinics.
Q: What should I follow after getting pregnant through IVF?
Once the pregnancy is confirmed, the next step will be to keep in touch with the fertility doctor for continued blood testing and ultimately an ultrasound to confirm that the pregnancy is going along smoothly. When the heartbeat of the fetus is confirmed, you will be under the guidance and supervision of an obstetrician for the rest of the pregnancy.
Q: Is there anything I should abstain from or restrict while having IVF?
Yes, there will be certain guidelines of restriction to be followed by the IVF candidate, it may include as below:
Consuming alcohol: Both partners should abstain from alcohol right from the outset of the IVF treatment until pregnancy test and till delivery of the child.
Smoking: The effect of tobacco is very harmful and toxic, so the couple should stop smoking at least three months before the start of the IVF cycle.
Medication: Some medicines may interfere with the fertility medication, therefore you should inform the IVF doctor about the medication you are taking whether it is prescribed or over-the-counter medicine.
Intense exercise: Rigorous exercise or intense physical activities are strictly prohibited during ovarian stimulation and until the pregnancy results are known.
Q: Will there be any risk that IVF treatment damage my ovaries?
There is no such evidence so far that the IVF technique may impair your ovaries. Normal laparoscopy or ultrasound egg retrieval is as normal as any other medical procedure. Some medical reports suggest that following ovarian biopsy, pregnancies occur in couples with a long-term infertility history.
Q: Will there be any side effects side effects associated with IVF?
Fertility medication may cause some side effects such as headache, hot flashes, mood swings, bloating and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it may also instigate ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) and its related symptom.
Some other potential side effects of IVF treatment may comprise as below:
Q: What other option I have if my own egg is not capable of producing pregnancy?
In some cases where the uterus is completely healthy and capable of producing a pregnancy, however, woman egg is not viable enough to produce conception. In such cases, donor eggs can be utilized which has helped numerous women to become pregnant. Using donor eggs with IVF also have a high success rate. The procedure follows the same protocol as IVF, except the intended parents select a donor.
Q: Can surrogacy help a woman who is not capable of carrying a pregnancy?
Yes, in fact, it is a good option for those women who due to any disease, high-risk pregnancy, the removed uterus cannot carry a pregnancy. Surrogacy is the best option for them. There are two types of surrogacy: Gestational and Traditional. Gestational surrogacy is a good example of using surrogate uterus to carry the pregnancy in lieu of intended parents and deliver the child on behalf of the woman who is declared unfit to carry the pregnancy.