The Struggles and Triumphs of IVF

IVF is often thought to be the most difficult and expensive treatment for infertility. However, this isn't necessarily true. There are many options available for people who want to conceive. I believe that it's important to talk about the struggles and triumphs of IVF to be able to help others going through those same challenges. 

IVF is often seen as a miracle. For couples who have tried and failed to conceive naturally, it can seem like a miracle. There is a lot of information online about the process, including how to choose a clinic. Some clinics are better equipped than others, but all clinics have different levels of success rates, so there is lots of information out there that may not be accurate or up-to-date.

What is IVF?

IVF involves the use of fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation, then using a sperm- or egg-donating procedure to place that fertilized egg into the uterus.

The eggs and sperm are mixed in the lab. If there's no fertilization, the embryo is discarded. Once you become pregnant with an embryo, it starts dividing by itself. This is called implantation, and it happens about 12 days after egg retrieval (or IVF). Once you have three or more embryos implanted, they're transferred into your uterus on your next cycle of IVF.

The resulting embryo is then placed back into the woman's uterus for implantation. The embryo must be healthy enough for implantation, so doctors use hormone injections and other fertility treatments to help ensure that it meets this standard.

IVF may be covered by your health insurance if you have a health plan that covers infertility treatments. Your doctor will use your body's own eggs or sperm to fertilize an egg with your partner's sperm in a lab. The resulting embryo is then transferred back into your uterus, where it develops and grows.

How successful is IVF?

The success rate of IVF depends on a number of factors, including the age of the mother and father, their fertility history, and the quality of their eggs. The highest success rates are achieved with older women who have good egg quality and have been attempting to conceive naturally for many years.

The overall success rate for IVF in the UK is around 22%, which is similar to the success rates achieved in other European countries. However, it is worth noting that there has been little change in IVF success rates over the past decade .

How many cycles should you try?

The average number of cycles required for women aged 35-40 years old who have had one or more previous unsuccessful IVF treatments is three per woman. For women aged 41-42, this rises to four per woman. Women over 45 should try six cycles before considering IVF treatment as an option for them.

What are the risks of IVF?

There are many risks of IVF, but the most common is that you will be unable to have a baby. The chances of this happening are small, but if it does, it's called a miscarriage.

Another risk is having an ectopic pregnancy. This happens when the fertilized egg implants itself outside your womb (cervix) instead of in it. It can cause severe abdominal pain and bleeding and sometimes even require surgery to remove the embryo or remove your womb.

IVF Lahore treatments may also increase your risk of developing cancer later in life. This is because they involve exposing your body to high levels of hormones and other chemicals during treatment, which may increase the risk of certain cancers occurring later in life.

I optimistic about the upcoming embryo transfer

Embryo transfer can be an exciting time, and we aim to create the best experience possible for you. After each transfer, our embryologists will contact you with a live link so that you can chat with them during the embryo transfer. Our state of the art laboratory facilities ensure that your embryos are handled with utmost care and integrity.