The common name for in vitro fertilization is IVF, and is a process that has allowed many couples to have a child if they are not able to.
A fertilized egg is combined with sperm and the embryo is then transferred to the woman's uterus in hopes of becoming a successful egg which leads to pregnancy.
What is the IVF Process? • Collect eggs • Secrete semen • Combine egg and semen in a laboratory and offer necessary environment for growth • Transfer eggs into uterus Are there Different Variations? There are 2 different procedures that are somewhat similar to IVF, and include Gamete intrafallopian transfer and also zygote intrafallopian transfer.
GIFT is one that is along the same lines of IVF, except egg as well as sperm are then transferred into fallopian tubes as opposed to the uterus.
Fertilization will then happen in the tubes as opposed to a lab.
When the egg is transferred, a surgical procedure known as a laparascopic procedure is done.
About 2% of assisted technology procedures are done this way.
ZIFT varies slightly and is in a lab rather than fallopian tubes.
Eggs are fertilized in the tubes and about 1.
5% of all procedures are done this way.
Is IVF Successful? There are a few different factors that play into how successful IVF is or isn't.
Some factors include characteristics of the patient as well as how the procedure is done.
You should also know that pregnancy rates are not going to equal actual baby rates.
The US has seen the following success rates: • 35% in women under age 35 • 25% for women aged 35-37 • 20% for women 38-40 • 10% for women over 40 You need to know the types of pregnancies that are being compared when you are looking into fertility clinics.
Chemical pregnancies are ones confirmed through urine tests and clinical pregnancies are confirmed through ultrasounds.
Miscarriages may happen before an ultrasound confirmation is done and while clinical pregnancies are confirmed, there is still a chance for miscarriage but the chance is unlikely.
What Are Some of the Risks? Just like other medical procedures, there are going to be risks associated with in vitro fertilization.
There are a few things that affect the risks associated with it.
Some of these risks include: • Abdominal pain • Short breathing • Urine that is dark-colored • Nausea/vomiting • Gaining 10 lbs or more in a few days • Severe nausea or vomiting • Decreased urinary frequency • Dark-colored urine • Shortness of breath • Ten pound weight gain within three to five days How Many Eggs Are Transferred? When it comes to how many eggs are transferred, this is something that is open and up to the patient.
It has been said that no more than 4 embryos should be transferred in one cycle in order to have optimum results and outcomes.
If more are transferred, there runs the risk of having multiple pregnancies and this also leads to some complications.
By using 4 as opposed to 1 will help increase the chance of getting pregnant.
However, you should know that there is a slight chance that all 4 will turn into successful eggs.
In vitro fertilization can help with giving you the baby you have always wanted, and you should talk to your doctor before getting involved in this process.
A fertilized egg is combined with sperm and the embryo is then transferred to the woman's uterus in hopes of becoming a successful egg which leads to pregnancy.
What is the IVF Process? • Collect eggs • Secrete semen • Combine egg and semen in a laboratory and offer necessary environment for growth • Transfer eggs into uterus Are there Different Variations? There are 2 different procedures that are somewhat similar to IVF, and include Gamete intrafallopian transfer and also zygote intrafallopian transfer.
GIFT is one that is along the same lines of IVF, except egg as well as sperm are then transferred into fallopian tubes as opposed to the uterus.
Fertilization will then happen in the tubes as opposed to a lab.
When the egg is transferred, a surgical procedure known as a laparascopic procedure is done.
About 2% of assisted technology procedures are done this way.
ZIFT varies slightly and is in a lab rather than fallopian tubes.
Eggs are fertilized in the tubes and about 1.
5% of all procedures are done this way.
Is IVF Successful? There are a few different factors that play into how successful IVF is or isn't.
Some factors include characteristics of the patient as well as how the procedure is done.
You should also know that pregnancy rates are not going to equal actual baby rates.
The US has seen the following success rates: • 35% in women under age 35 • 25% for women aged 35-37 • 20% for women 38-40 • 10% for women over 40 You need to know the types of pregnancies that are being compared when you are looking into fertility clinics.
Chemical pregnancies are ones confirmed through urine tests and clinical pregnancies are confirmed through ultrasounds.
Miscarriages may happen before an ultrasound confirmation is done and while clinical pregnancies are confirmed, there is still a chance for miscarriage but the chance is unlikely.
What Are Some of the Risks? Just like other medical procedures, there are going to be risks associated with in vitro fertilization.
There are a few things that affect the risks associated with it.
Some of these risks include: • Abdominal pain • Short breathing • Urine that is dark-colored • Nausea/vomiting • Gaining 10 lbs or more in a few days • Severe nausea or vomiting • Decreased urinary frequency • Dark-colored urine • Shortness of breath • Ten pound weight gain within three to five days How Many Eggs Are Transferred? When it comes to how many eggs are transferred, this is something that is open and up to the patient.
It has been said that no more than 4 embryos should be transferred in one cycle in order to have optimum results and outcomes.
If more are transferred, there runs the risk of having multiple pregnancies and this also leads to some complications.
By using 4 as opposed to 1 will help increase the chance of getting pregnant.
However, you should know that there is a slight chance that all 4 will turn into successful eggs.
In vitro fertilization can help with giving you the baby you have always wanted, and you should talk to your doctor before getting involved in this process.
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