Science has certainly come a long way in its ability to help those who struggle with firtility issues.
However, while statistics sound promising, that doesn’t mean that it always comes easy for everyone.
The IVF process can actually involve a lot of potential roadblocks.
Here are some important things you better know if you are considering IVF to help you conceive.
How does IVF work?
However, before you draw conclusions, you should know exactly how it all works.
Who needs IVF?
How do you know if IVF is the appropriate treatment for you?
First, there are a number of reasons an individual or couple might require in vitro assistance.
Simis told me that “One in eight couples in the U.S. experience infertility problems.”
There aremany stepsin the IVF process.
The first step requires the suppression of the woman’s natural menstrual cycle.
This process is heavily monitored to confirm your eggs are growing the way they should be.
After the eggs are collected, they are then immediately fertilized and monitored for their quality.
Finally, once a viable embryo is chosen, it’s transferred to the woman.
“Embryo transfer is a simple procedure that does not require any anesthesia,” Dr. Sueldo said.
“Embryos are loaded in a soft catheter and are placed in the uterine cavity through the cervix.”
How many treatments will you need?
This is a daunting thought, which is just another reason why IVF really takes a lot of commitment.
In fact, she herself has undergone ten IVF treatments to conceive her two children.
However, this doesn’t mean that IVF won’t work for older women.
Miscarriage is also a concern for women trying to conceive using IVF.
Miscarriage rates are also slightly higher for women using frozen embryos."
Another concern may be side effects from the medications.
For Blasi, the medications were not that bad.
“Clomid is a pill and causes the most adverse reactions,” she said.
Stress
Family planning can be stressful, especially if you’re having difficulties conceiving.
“There are three times during IVF where anxiety is off the charts,” she told me.
It is usually theemotional stress and burnoutfrom continued treatments.
“This anxiety only adds to their original infertility concerns, making it even more difficult to conceive.”
The most famous case of this so far has to be modelChrissy Teigenand singerJohn Legend’s baby Luna.
The couple openly spoke about their fertility struggles, and howthey choseto have a girl for their first child.
So, just in case, be ready to have a larger family than you originally anticipated.
Good luck!
The idea of beginning the IVF journey to help you conceive can seem intimidating and stressful.
venture to focus on the positive.
