How successful is in vitro fertilization
The success rate of IVF clinics depends on many factors including lifestyle, maternal age, reproductive history, the cause of infertility. However, pregnancy rates are not the same as live birth rates. IVF success rate for women under age 35 who start an IVF cycle is 40 percent, women above age 42 have 4 percent success rate
Is the embryo transfer painful
The procedure is usually painless and generally, you might experience mild cramping. It is similar to intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure and you may feel only the speculum
How long does the egg retrieval take
Egg retrieval typically takes under 30 minutes which is based on the number of follicles that are present. Since it is done under anesthesia, this process is not painful
What are the common risks associated with IVF procedure
The common risks associated with IVF procedure are nausea or vomiting, decreased urinary frequency, shortness of breath, faintness, severe stomach pain and bloating and weight gain within three to five days
What are the side effects of in vitro fertilization
Some of the side effects after IVF are Mild cramping, bloating, passing a small amount of fluid after the IVF procedure, breast tenderness and constipation
What are the causes of female infertility
The causes of female infertility include ovulation disorders, uterine or cervical abnormalities, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, cancer and its treatment, early menopause and pelvic adhesions
How to prevent infertility
Infertility is not preventable in both men and women, but it can be managed with various strategies such as:
Limit drug, tobacco use and intake of too much alcohol, avoid high temperatures found in hot tubs and hot baths, do not take medications that affect fertility, exercise moderately, avoid exposure to environmental or industrial toxins, limit caffeine, quit smoking and manage ideal weight
What are the risk factors of infertility
Some of the main risk factors of infertility in men and women are age, tobacco use, alcohol intake, being overweight, being underweight and lack of physical activity
What are the causes of male infertility
The causes of male infertility include abnormal sperm production or function, problems with sperm ejection, overexposure to certain environmental factors and health problems affected due to cancer & treatments
When should I see an infertility specialist
You are recommended to consult an infertility specialist if you are a woman aged 35 or above, have irregular periods, painful periods, known fertile problems, undergone cancer treatment and had multiple miscarriages.
While men should talk to a doctor if they have low sperm count, undergone cancer treatment, small testiclesm, and family history of infertility problems
