How do I prepare for a successful IVF treatment?

Most couples don’t even have a clue about the IVF cycle before they are diagnosed with infertility. Though they surely know parents around them having gone through IVF, they don’t feel the necessity to know about the procedure unless they are experiencing it themselves!

Well, if you are preparing for a successful IVF treatment, the best thing you can do is prepare yourself well and try to gain as much information as possible. While no one can guarantee that your IVF cycle will result in the desired outcome; however, preparing beforehand can give you the best chances of success!

Knowing about the IVF process!

In vitro fertilization  ( IVF), which was seen as a mysterious process, has now become a household term! Unlike the simpler methods, IVF process is a technically well advanced scientific procedure performed in a laboratory which involves  the combination of the eggs and sperm outside the body to help people overcome infertility.

The chances of having a sound & healthy baby through IVF depend upon multiple factors, the significant being age of female and cause of infertility.

Your doctor can assist you in understanding better how IVF works, the potential risks involved, and whether this infertility treatment procedure is best for you and your partner!

What infertility causes can IVF treat?

IVF is one of the most technically advanced infertility treatments. You may consider IVF as an option if you or your partner are diagnosed with:

• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids.
• Problems with ovulation
• Problems in sperm production or function.
• Fallopian tube damage or blockage, or problems with the uterus.
• Poor egg quality
• Genetic disorders
• Unexplained infertility

If you believe IVF treatment might be the best option for you, you must discuss it with your doctor before opting for any other treatment.

What are the potential risks involved?

IVF is a physically and emotionally demanding process that isn’t always successful. Before undergoing the IVF treatment, you and your partner will have to attend a counseling session to let you understand the potential health risks associated with IVF.

• Restlessness as a part of anxiety for the procedure
• side effects from the medications (Mostly these side effects are mild)
• multiple births ( twins or even triplets)
• an ectopic pregnancy
• ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome

Breaking the myths!

Don’t let these myths associated with IVF confuse you!

IVF enhances the risk of developing cancer

There’s no proven evidence that IVF or any other infertility treatment can enhance the risk in women.

IVF is for healthy individuals!

It’s a myth that IVF is apt for healthy individuals. BMI has nothing to do with fertilization. Women, irrespective of their body shape and weight, can conceive through IVF. However, unhealthy body charts may sometimes lower egg count; still, that’s not a big issue!

IVF is painful and expensive.

Every individual’s experience is different. Your experience during an IVF process can differ from someone else’s. That’s why rather than being concerned about the pain talk to your doctor or health care provider so that you are well aware of the whole procedure. Also, there’s a common belief that IVF isn’t for individuals from the middle class. Well, this isn’t the reality. IVF was once very expensive making it possible for very affluent people to take it; however, now it’s pretty affordable as compared to the other infertility treatments. Many payment options are also there including loan facility is there.

IVF babies are different

People assume babies born through IVF, popularly called “test-tube babies,” are different from babies born naturally. The truth is that the difference between them is only the way of conception.

Also, IVF babies aren’t at greater risks for developmental delays or having significant congenital disabilities, but like any other baby; they are healthy and adorable!

The Long-Term Outlook

Deciding whether to undergo IVF or what to do if your first attempt gets unsuccessful is an intricate decision. If you are planning for IVF and want to increase your chances of having a successful one, the earlier you prepare yourself, the better it is!

Speak regularly with your doctor to determine the options to make your IVF a successful one!