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At the time of writing, lakhs of babies have been born following IVF. These healthy babies show there is no increased risk of abnormality in IVF conceived babies compared to those conceived naturally.

IVF is not usually a painful process, but some discomfort or mild pain is common, particularly during ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, or the recovery period. However, most of the discomfort is manageable, and significant pain is rare.

No Proven long-standing effects occur after the treatment cycle. However, during the course of treatment one may have symptoms related to ovarian hyper stimulation.

• IVF Success Rate is the percentage of all IVF procedures which result in favorable outcomes. Depending on the type of calculation used, this outcome may represent the number of confirmed pregnancies, called the Pregnancy Rate, or the number of live births, called the Live Birth Rate.
• The success rate depends on variable factors such as maternal age, cause of infertility, embryo status, reproductive history and lifestyle factors.
• The procedure has an average success rate of 30 – 35%. This rate is affected by the women’s age at the time of treatment and upon their particular fertility problem.

Because of the complexity and resources involved, IVF is costly, but for many people, it offers the best chance of conception when other methods (like medication or IUI) have not been successful. The high cost of IVF is justified by:

• Advanced technology: Precision equipment and laboratory techniques.
• Medical expertise: Skilled healthcare professionals and specialists.
• Medications: The use of expensive fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries.
• Multiple services: Additional services like embryo freezing, genetic testing, and lab monitoring contribute to the price.
• Potential for multiple cycles: IVF is not always successful on the first attempt, leading to added costs for further cycles.

Because of the complexity and resources involved, IVF is costly, but for many people, it offers the best chance of conception when other methods (like medication or IUI) have not been successful. The high cost of IVF is justified by: Advanced technology: Precision equipment and laboratory techniques. Medical expertise: Skilled healthcare professionals and specialists. Medications: The use of expensive fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries. Multiple services: Additional services like embryo freezing, genetic testing, and lab monitoring contribute to the price. Potential for multiple cycles: IVF is not always successful on the first attempt, leading to added costs for further cycles.

Active treatment for IVF starts on day 2 of the menstrual cycle and is carried through today 14 to 15 of the cycle. when embryo transfer is carried out. After another 14 days, a pregnancy test is done to confirm the occurrence of pregnancy. In all, it takes about 40 days from the start of treatment to know whether treatment has been successful.

Yes, you can freeze your eggs for later use. This process, known as oocyte cryopreservation, is commonly done for women who wish to preserve their fertility for future use. It is often recommended for young women who may undergo treatments that could affect their fertility, such as chemotherapy, or for those who want to delay childbearing for personal or professional reasons. The eggs are retrieved, frozen, and stored for future fertilization and use.

Yes, donor eggs or sperm can be used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures. Donor eggs are often used when a woman is unable to conceive with her own eggs, while donor sperm can be used when there are issues with the male partner’s sperm. Both donor eggs and sperm undergo extensive medical and genetic screening to ensure safety and compatibility. Donor embryos, which are created from donor eggs and sperm, can also be used in certain cases.