IVF, or In Vitro Fertilisation, is a fertility treatment. In this process, we fertilise eggs with sperm in a lab outside the body. We then transfer the resulting embryos to the uterus, increasing the chances of pregnancy.
The chances of IVF working depend on things like how old you are, any fertility problems you have, and how healthy the embryos are.
Generally, the success rate is higher for women under 35, but it can be successful for women of all ages.
The cost of IVF treatment can vary depending on several factors, including:
The egg retrieval procedure, performed under sedation, causes minimal discomfort for most women. Some may experience mild cramping or bloating afterward. The embryo transfer is typically a quick and painless procedure.
The whole IVF process, from your first visit to the embryo transfer, usually takes a few weeks. If it works, you can take a pregnancy test about two weeks after the transfer.
The number of embryos transferred during IVF depends on individual circumstances and recommendations from your fertility specialist. It's a balance between increasing the chances of pregnancy and minimising the risk of multiple pregnancies.
In most cases, you can continue working and exercising during IVF treatment. However, it's important to listen to your body and avoid straining activities, especially after egg retrieval or embryo transfer
You'll usually take a pregnancy test around two weeks after the embryo transfer. It's important to wait until then to get reliable results
Insurance coverage for IVF varies depending on your insurance provider and policy. It's important to check with your insurance company to understand your coverage and any potential out-of-pocket costs.
At your first visit, you'll meet with a fertility expert. They'll go over your medical history, talk about what you hope to achieve, do any needed checks, and answer all your IVF questions.
"Test tube baby" is an old-fashioned way of saying a baby was conceived using IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). It doesn't mean the baby was actually made in a test tube! IVF is a helpful procedure for people who have trouble getting pregnant naturally, a problem known as infertility. In IVF, doctors take eggs from the woman and sperm from the man and put them together in a special dish in a lab. This is where fertilization happens (the egg and sperm join). If an embryo forms, the doctor then puts it into the woman's womb, hoping it will grow into a baby. So, a "test tube baby" is just a baby born with the help of IVF.
In traditional IVF, many sperm are mixed with each egg in a dish. Fertilization occurs naturally. In ICSI, a single sperm is directly injected into each egg, bypassing any potential issues with sperm penetration.
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