1. When should I Opt for IVF?
IVF was first developed for women with blocked tubes or missing fallopian tubes, and it remains the treatment of choice in these circumstances. This treatment is also used for conditions like endometriosis, male infertility, and unexplained infertility when no medical reasons can be found. Our specialists will consult with you and assist in selecting the most relevant treatment and diagnostic procedures for you.
2. Does PCOS affect a woman’s fertility?
PCOS, short for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, describes a disorder brought on by hormonal imbalance. Women experiencing PCOS produce levels of male hormones higher than usually found. This hinders ovulation and causes variations in menstruation. While not universally true, there are instances wherein women diagnosed with PCOS do suffer from variations in menstrual flow, which then complicate fertility issues in such women. In reality, PCOS is one of the most prevalent reasons behind female sterility.
3. How does age impact a woman’s infertility?
Women are born with about 2 million eggs in their ovaries. Before a girl gets to puberty, about 11,000 eggs die every month. Therefore, a woman in her teens has only about 300,000 to 400,000 eggs. Each month, we use about 1,000 eggs. This usage is not related to birth control, pregnancy, hormone production, health, lifestyle, or nutritional supplements. Ultimately, a woman reaches menopause when she has no viable eggs left.
4. What is the cost of IVF, and how can patients finance the procedure?
IVF costs vary with a patient’s age and medical condition and in different states and cities. Financing the procedure will be easy through available EMI options or savings plans.
5. Does IVF always result in multiple pregnancies? I want one child, what should I do?
No, IVF does not always result in multiple pregnancies, especially with the improvement in technology and treatment protocols. Discuss your desire to have a single child during your consultation with your fertility specialist.
6. How many days of rest are required after IVF?
The most crucial 24 hours for a woman after embryo transfer is the first. An embryo should attach to the uterine wall within that period for it to totally implant, which may take a few days. Thus, you should take care of yourself for the first one or two days.
7. Will I lose my eggs faster after taking IVF treatment and so many eggs?
No way. Under normal conditions, without IVF treatments, only one follicle receives stimulation from the FSH hormone produced by the pituitary gland each month. The other follicles in your ovarian reserve will gradually decrease. By using stimulating medications, you can help more follicles grow and be collected, instead of them fading away. Importantly, these medications do not lower your ovarian reserve, which is the total number of eggs you have. Additionally, IVF treatment does not change when a woman will reach menopause.
8. Is a Woman always responsible for a couple not being able to achieve pregnancy?
Male factor is accountable in 15-20% of cases for couple not conceiving. It’s much more common if either partner has Alcohol or Drug Abuse. One of the challenges of treating male infertility is that most of the Gynecologists particularly Female Gynecologists dislike dealing with Male patients.
9. Are people with endometriosis eligible for IVF?
Endometriosis can lead to problems like difficulty with implantation, blocked fallopian tubes, and poor egg quality. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can help by addressing these issues, increasing the chances of becoming pregnant.
10. Should I do genetic testing on my embryos? How can it help my chances of getting pregnant?
The PGT-M test can help you choose healthy embryos if your family has known hereditary diseases. If you are over 35 years old, doing the PGT-A test on your embryos can significantly improve your chances of having a baby. There is strong scientific evidence that supports these findings.