Treatments

In Vitro fertilization (IVF)

In vitro fertilization treatment is the most popular method of assisted conception and involves fertilizing a woman’s eggs outside her body under controlled laboratory conditions and replacing the embryos back into the uterus. IVF was initially designed as the treatment for women with irreparable fallopian tubes. It is now frequently used as a treatment option for couples with other types of fertility problems such as sub optimal sperm, adulatory disorders, endometriosis and unexplained infertility.

Fertility clinics tend to follow the same IVF process but apply their own subtle variations to the process to achieve their success rate. Success rates do vary widely throughout the country from 10% to a 58% live birth success rate; the average is 25-30%. This means that over three quarters of couples may be unsuccessful in conceiving a child with IVF. From my experience it is how the clinic tailors the process to each couples situation that distinguishes a successful clinic from a less successful clinic. No one woman responds the same way to the fertility drugs as the next and by continually tweaking the process throughout the treatment cycle seems to be the main factor in maximising a couples chance of pregnancy. No one likes to be treated like a number and feel like there are on the same production line as everyone else, which often happens!

The book covers:

  • all the common traps to avoid when choosing a clinic and the questions to ask.
  • How to interpret rank tables
  • How does it work?
  • Sample treatment timetable
  • Physical and mental preparation required
  • What to expect at the initial consultation
  • Paperwork required
  • Fertility investigation to be carried out
  • Difference between a short and long protocol
  • Types of fertility drugs
  • The risks
  • The process – Ovarian Stimulation/Egg Collection/Embryo Transfer
  • Actual Diary of an IVF Cycle

Many women have contributed their personal stories about how they benefited from each treatment. Feel free to read their story and add your comments.

Treatments

Fertility news

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Overcoming Infertility Naturally
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Cut price fertility treatment
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