Top 10 IVF Misconceptions You Need To Know

November 27, 2020 · IVFTreatmentDelhi,IVFCentreDelhi

Having a baby is a life-changing and beautiful experience, but some couples find it challenging to start their family. This is primarily because fertility declines with age and duration of trying. If you are facing difficulties in getting pregnant, it is just the right time to visit a fertility specialist and get a complete evaluation done. In case your fertility specialist advises you in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) after a detailed assessment, you should know some facts about IVF.

Let us have a look at some of the most common myths about IVF treatment and find out the real truth.

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Top 10 IVF Misconception

IVF is only for Young Couples

IVF is a solution to all infertility issues

IVF has a 100% success rate

IVF pregnancies lead to cesarean births

IVF results in multiple babies

IVF requires you to stay in hospital

IVF children are born with birth malformations and Defects

It is an expensive procedure

IVF is not Safe

Donating eggs can reduce them

IVF is only for young couples

It is indeed true that age is a crucial factor that determines fertility, but at the same time, it is also seen that in couples seeking IVF treatment the age of a female partner is often > 35 years. In advanced age, the challenge of the low reserve of ovaries arises but with the latest technology and innovations efforts can be made to get the best possible yield of eggs. IVF can be offered to women over 40 years also, but they often need eggs from a younger donor.

IVF is a solution to all infertility issues

IVF is reserved for cases where the couple is suffering with:

Blocked tubes

Severe Endometriosis

Low sperm count or low motility

Unexplained instances in which more than three years have elapsed or 3-4 cycles of ovarian stimulation and IUI(artificial insemination) have failed.

IVF has a 100% success rate

No. No IVF centre can/ should guarantee 100%success quality of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The chances to conceive in one cycle of IVF varies from 25% - 60%. The success rate depends on many factors like the cause and duration of infertility, female’s age, the type of cycle (fresh /frozen) and most importantly where the IVF is undertaken which includes the experience of the clinician, expert embryologist and the IVF lab conditions. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you opt for one of the best IVF centres in Delhi and do ask them about their success rates before commencing treatment. It is recommended that you must ask questions like:

What is the approximate pregnancy ratio per embryo transfer?

What is the estimated pregnancy rate for couples of your age group and profile?

IVF pregnancies lead to cesarean births

Just like naturally-conceived pregnancies, IVF pregnancies are not an indication for cesarean section. Normal delivery is very much possible with IVF. Signs for cesarean remain the same as natural conceptions, e.g. those with twins mostly go through cesarean. Couples who have been trying long to become parents with advanced maternal age often themselves opt for elective cesarean delivery. If you need more help and guidance about IVF treatment in Delhi, it is best to call us, and an IVF specialist in Delhi would be happy to assist you.

IVF results in multiple babies

In the past twins and higher-order, various births were common in IVF, but now multiple pregnancies are regarded as complications which should be avoided by any right IVF centre.

At IVF centre, Sir Gangaram Hospital, our primary goal is to help you achieve a smooth and healthy pregnancy, both for the child and the mother. Twin pregnancies are at high risk of abortion, mid-trimester miscarriages or pre-term delivery with higher risk to mother’s health also like the development of hypertension, diabetes during pregnancy, need for cesarean delivery, increased blood loss during childbirth. Twin pregnancies put physical, emotional and financial stress on the couple. It is for this reason that we recommend IVF procedures with a low risk of high order multiple pregnancies. Wherever possible single blastocyst transfer is done hence most cycles result in singleton pregnancies.

IVF requires you to stay in hospital

The IVF procedure does not need you to get admitted to the hospital at any point in time. The process of collecting eggs is also a day-care procedure; you would just be asked to stay for a couple of hours only for observation.

IVF children are born with birth malformations and defects

The risk of delivering a baby with birth malformations and defects is low. The risk of an abnormal fetus in IVF or spontaneous babies is the same as in the general population. A couple who have borne children with congenital disabilities and genetic diseases can be helped by a procedure called pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) on embryos made by IVF so that a genetically tested normal embryo can be transferred. This facility is available at reasonable charges at Sir Gangaram Hospital.

It is an expensive procedure

The cost of IVF differs from centre to centre. Before starting IVF, you must know the total cost of a cycle, including the injections used hence ask the centre. We help you achieve conception at a price, as affordable as possible.

IVF is not safe

Many studies have reported that In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an extremely safe procedure, but it is always good to carefully assess any treatment procedure. It is highly recommended that you have a one-on-one discussion with an IVF expert to know everything in detail about IVF treatment. Emerging scientific innovations have reduced the risk of complications in IVF to a minimum.

Donating eggs can reduce them

A girl has more than 400,000 eggs during menarche, and only 400 of them are required in an entire lifetime. About 20 of these eggs are mobilised every month, and only 1-2 eggs grow to the extent of being released during the process of ovulation, whereas 18-19 of the remaining eggs die. In vitro fertilisation assists in sustaining the growth of these remaining eggs. In other words, there is no risk of eggs getting finished if you opt for egg donation through IVF.

Takeaway

At IVF centre, Sir Gangaram Hospital, and our clinic you will get the best treatment and care from our expert Dr Neeti Tiwari. Furthermore, you will always get accurate information and suggestions about the entire procedure. If you are not sure about the efficacy or results of the IVF procedure, please feel free to give us a call, and our team of medical specialists will set the record straight.

by Dr. Neeti