Everything You Need to Know About IVF Treatment

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Everything You Need to Know About IVF Treatment
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• If you're having trouble conceiving, the in vitro
  fertilization process may be a miracle.
• One of the most sought-after assisted
  reproductive techniques in the world is in vitro
  fertilization (IVF), which is often combined with
  other techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm
  injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic
  diagnosis (PGD), and preimplantation genetic
  screening (PGS). . .

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IVF What is it?

• Couples who have not been able to conceive
  naturally should consider IVF Treatment as an
  assisted reproductive technology.
• By combining sperm and eggs in a petri dish in a
  carefully controlled, completely clean
  environment, the IVF process mimics natural
  fertilization.
• After fertilization, one or more embryos are
  transferred to the uterus for implantation.

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Who is best suited for IVF?

• IVF is generally used as a last resort after
  unsuccessful attempts at ovulation induction and
  intrauterine insemination (IUI).
• It may be recommended as a first-line treatment
  for couples experiencing certain types of
  infertility. IVF include
• Tubal infertility A condition in which the
  fallopian tubes are blocked or absent, preventing
  sperm from reaching the egg or preventing a
  fertilized egg from reaching the uterus.
• Impaired sperm function Problems with sperm
  production, morphology, or motility.

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• PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a
  hormonal disorder that prevents ovulation and
  increases the risk of miscarriage.
• Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine
  tissue grows outside the uterus, resulting in
  scarring and adhesions.
• Irregular Menstruation Ovulatory dysfunction
  results in poor egg quality and infrequent
  ovulation, reducing the chances of conception.
• Surrogacy If a gestational carrier is chosen,
  IVF is required to transfer the embryos into the
  surrogate's uterus.
• Must read Things You Must Discuss with an IVF
  Specialist

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What are the IVF procedures?

• Listed below are the seven steps that IVF
  typically takes. 
• Ovulation induction
• Fertility medications are first given to
  stimulate ovarian follicle maturation. To ensure
  that the follicles are responding well during
  this period, the fertility specialist will
  closely monitor hormone levels and uterine
  development.

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• Collecting eggs
• Egg collection is a simple procedure that is
  performed under anesthesia. To collect eggs from
  mature follicles, a fine needle is inserted
  through the vagina.
• Fertilization.
• After the egg and sperm unite, they combine to
  form multiple embryos. This process may or may
  not involve the use of additional technologies
  such as PGS, PGD, and ICSI.

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• Embryo Development
• Embryos are left to develop for four to five days
  until they reach the blastocyst stage. They are
  then graded based on their quality and integrity.
• Transfer embryos
• When the embryo is four or five days old and has
  developed into a blastocyst, it is transferred to
  the uterus for implantation. You have the option
  to cryopreserve your remaining embryos for future
  use.
• Pregnancy
• Two weeks after your embryo transfer, comes
  judgment day, when you find out whether your
  procedure was successful or not.
• After two weeks, it's time for an ultrasound to
  check for a heartbeat.

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What are the risks of IVF?

• IVF carries some risks but can be minimized in
  the hands of an experienced fertility specialist.
  Below are some of the risks.
• Multiple births
• There is always a risk of multiple births if more
  than one embryo is transferred into the uterus,
  which can lead to premature birth and low birth
  weight. Consider this when deciding on a
  hospital. A hospital that limits the number of
  embryos that can be transferred usually reflects
  the skill and expertise of their fertility
  specialist.

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• Low birth weight and premature birth
• According to some studies, IVF increases the risk
  of premature birth and low birth weight.
  Consequently, your hospital must be prepared to
  effectively manage these risks by prioritizing
  potential preemies.
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
• IVF involves stimulating the ovaries. If used
  improperly, ovulation-inducing medication can
  result in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
  (OHSS), which causes the ovaries to enlarge and
  become extremely painful and uncomfortable. To
  reduce your risk of OHSS, the experience of your
  fertility specialist is important.

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• Must read IVF Treatment for Couples with
  Multiple Pregnancy Failure
• If you've tried various other treatments without
  success, IVF may be your only hope. This means
  that many couples struggling to conceive want to
  use it because of its exceptional success rate
  and cutting-edge technology.