Myths about IVF treatment in India

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Myths about IVF treatment in India
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• For all couples, the journey to parenthood is an
  emotional one. Every couple's parenting journey
  is unique.
• Fertility treatments can help couples who cannot
  conceive naturally.
• IVF (in vitro fertilization) is an example of an
  advanced fertility treatment that can help
  couples become parents.
• However, many people are not aware of the IVF
  treatment process and have fears and
  misconceptions.
• Before doing IVF, couples need to know the
  process as well as the factors that affect IVF
  treatment.
• Let's look at some common misconceptions about
  IVF treatment.

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• 1. Myth A woman's age has no bearing on the
  success of IVF.
• Fact The success rate of IVF varies with age.
  Fertility decreases as women age and the success
  rate of IVF also decreases.

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• 2. Myth Triplets or quadruplets are always the
  result of IVF.
• Fact Previously, two or three embryos were used
  for implantation, resulting in twins, triplets or
  quadruplets. Nowadays, advanced technologies such
  as PGT, ERA, and other techniques allow only one
  healthy embryo to be implanted, thereby avoiding
  multiple pregnancies.

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• 3. Myth All infertile couples need IVF
  treatment.
• Fact Depending on the condition and severity,
  fertility treatments such as ovulation induction
  with timed intercourse, IUI and other treatments
  are available to help couples conceive. As a
  result, not all couples need IVF.

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• 4. Myth Male smoking has no effect on IVF
  success rates.
• Fact Male smoking reduces IVF success rates and
  increases the risk of miscarriage.

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• 5. Myth IVF is completely successful.
• Fact Many factors contribute to the success of
  IVF treatment. In case of IVF, the success rate
  is 50-70.

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• 6. Myth Babies born through IVF have
  abnormalities.
• Fact Many people fear IVF because of this
  misconception. IVF babies are just like any other
  child born through natural conception.

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• 7. Myth To undergo the IVF procedure, one needs
  to be admitted to a hospital.
• Fact IVF treatment is a one-day procedure. After
  the procedure is completed, the patient is free
  to return home. Hospitalization is not required.
• Must read Important Preparation for IVF
  Treatment

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• Couples should not delay parenthood beyond a
  certain age.
• If career aspirations and other commitments
  prevent you from conceiving, it is better to opt
  for egg, sperm or embryo freezing which can be
  used later to conceive at your convenience.
• With lifestyle changes and PCOS, endometriosis,
  low sperm count on the rise, it is wise to take
  fertility treatment at the right time without any
  postponement.