General info on IVF

Meaning…

In vitro fertilization is a procedure by which egg cells are fertilized by sperms outside the body, in vitro.  The term in vitro comes is used because in early biological methods or experiments involving growing or cultivating of tissues is carried outside the living organism from which they came, were carried out in glass containers like test tubes or petri dishe, beakers.

When it is used..??

It is a major treatment in infertility when other methods of reproductive technology have failed.

Is IVF safe..??

To start with safety concern, it is important to know that no medical facility is free of risk. IVF is also no exception to it. However, any of the decision is taken regarding IVF that whether to proceed or not with a medical treatment we must take the risk/benefit ratio in consideration. When it comes to in vitro fertilization, the risks are not the same for all cases. There may be cases where patients/couples are at very low risk while others at higher risk. As with all medical procedures, it is good to provide all necessary information to the parents/couples so that they can make an informed decision.

Procedure…

Consists of 5 important steps

1: Control ovarian hyperstimulation (COH)

2: Egg retrieval

3: Fertilization and embryo culture

4: Embryo quality & transfer

5: Embryo implantation

Cost..

Since the average cost  is around $12,000, many couples are forced to settle for a less effective type of Assisted Reproductive Technology because they are more affordable than IVF is.

 

Success rates

The age of the female is the most significant factor in treatment cycle success.

The average success rate for each IVF treatment cycle by age in the UK is:

• 29.6% for women under 35

• 23.6% for women aged 35-37

• 18.2% for women aged 38-39

• 10.0% for women aged 40-42

• 3.2% for women aged 43-44

• 0.8% for women aged over 44

 

All those artificial techniques bring happiness to the people, it is always good to see a new life whether from natural or artificial insemination.
People may worry about these techniques and there side effects but I personally feel you should once consult the specialist before making any myth. After all become a parent is all desire and it is the GOD's most beautiful gift.