What is IVF Treatment
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) that is used to help couples conceive a child. It is a method of fertilizing an egg outside of the human body, in a laboratory dish, to create an embryo. IVF is the most well-known type of ART and is considered the gold-standard treatment for infertility.
IVF Procedure
IVF is a complex procedure that typically involves four main steps: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. The first step, ovarian stimulation, involves administering hormonal medications to the patient to stimulate ovarian follicle production and egg maturation. Once the eggs have reached maturity, they are retrieved using transvaginal ultrasound-guided procedure. During this procedure, the eggs are collected from the woman’s ovaries through a thin needle and placed in a culture medium in the laboratory. The eggs are then fertilized with sperm in a petri dish. Once the embryo(s) is/are created, they are placed into the woman’s uterus in a process known as embryo transfer.
Success Rates
IVF success rates vary from woman to woman based on a number of factors. These factors include age, cause of infertility, lifestyle, health and the quality of eggs and sperms used for IVF. The chances of success also depend on the number of IVF cycles tried and the type of IVF procedure used. Generally, the younger a woman is the higher the IVF success rates. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the national average success rate for IVF is 49.6%.
Conclusion
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to help couples achieve pregnancy. It is a complex process that involves hormonal medications, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. Generally, the younger a woman is, the higher the IVF success rate. The national average success rate for IVF is 49.6%. It is important to speak with a fertility specialist to determine what type of IVF procedure will be best for you and your partner, as well as how to maximize IVF success.