Any married couple who plans to do IVF asks how effective this procedure is and whether the long-awaited pregnancy can come after artificial insemination the first time.
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is an effective way to treat infertility. But, unfortunately, it is far from always possible to conceive a child using this method the first time. According to statistics, on average, pregnancy after the use of assisted reproductive technologies occurs in about 55-60% of cases, and this is the world practice.
If the examination before the artificial insemination showed the woman possible problems for the onset of pregnancy or the first attempt was unsuccessful, there is no need to be upset. Remember that the onset of pregnancy after in vitro fertilization largely depends on the moral attitude of a man and a woman, trust in the attending physician and, of course, the belief that everything will work out.
The chances of conceiving a child after IVF on the first attempt are reduced if the patient has gynecological diseases, for example, fibroids and endometriosis. But it is important to remember that these diagnoses, like many others, are not a sentence, but only indicate that it may take more effort to conceive a baby.
In some cases, a negative result of artificial insemination is associated with non-compliance by the patient with the doctor’s prescriptions. Violation of the regimen of taking medications, their dosages, maintaining an unhealthy lifestyle, overwork, frequent fatigue are common reasons why it is not possible to get pregnant the first time after IVF.
What affects the effectiveness of an IVF program?
The likelihood of a positive result with in vitro fertilization depends on several important points:
- the age of the woman;
- general health status;
- quality of embryos;
- competent preparation of parents for the procedure;
- the cause and duration of infertility;
- the quality of the husband’s sperm;
- hormonal background;
- lifestyle.⠀
Heredity is another important factor that affects the outcome of an IVF program. The presence of chromosomal abnormalities interferes with the correct development of the embryo. It is important to understand that the older the woman, the higher the proportion of chromosomal abnormalities, and the less chance of successful IVF. A thorough medical examination allows you to identify and select an embryo without any genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.
Of course, the professionalism of the reproductive specialist and embryologist, as well as the equipment of the medical center, is of great importance. The LITA Reproductive Medicine Clinic offers IVF programs for couples who dream of a healthy baby. Experienced doctors work here, who use only innovative and proven methods of assisted reproductive technologies.