As you decide to go for IVF treatment for pregnancy, you will have to go through various stages of evaluation and processes.
Firstly, you will have to consult a fertility expert. The second step is to undergo a physical examination, blood profiling, hormone profiling, evaluation of your reproductive organs, and semen analysis as recommended by the expert.
You will also be taught to inject fertility medications on your own so that you can inject yourself at home without any assistance.
After this, you’ll have to visit the doctor’s office every few days for regular monitoring.
The eggs will be retrieved by the doctor, as they reach the appropriate size.
The retrieved egg and sperm are fused to create an embryo.
Finally, This embryo is implanted into the uterus
However, you will continue your visits to the clinic to track the progress. Meanwhile, you should ensure to take the prescribed medications.
Wondering, what the last step of IVF is? it’s the pregnancy test and this has to be the most taxing and intimidating part of the procedure!
Invitro fertilization can take over 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Often it takes multiple rounds of IVF for a positive result. Women who are anywhere between 35 years and below have a 41-43% chance of getting pregnant.
However, this is not the same with all age groups. The success rate of IVF is likely to drop down with age.