The method of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely used throughout the world and is the main method of infertility treatment. There are several forms of IVF, each of which is effective. Especially in cases where pregnancy does not occur through the fault of men.
When is it held?
The IVF method is used for those forms of infertility, when it is not possible to eliminate the reason why pregnancy does not occur. For example, in the absence of uterine tubes removed after the occurrence of an ectopic pregnancy, or violation of their patency, IVF is the only hope of pregnancy. This procedure is rather complicated, and leads to pregnancy in only 30% of cases.
Examination
One of the first stages before IVF is a survey of both partners. As a rule, a woman is:
- Ultrasound;
- an analysis to determine the level of hormones in the blood;
- a blood test for infection (hepatitis, syphilis, AIDS).
The main method of examining a man is a spermogram . In rare cases, also carry out a genetic examination. On average, all the procedures associated with establishing the causes of infertility, takes 2 weeks. Only after receiving the results of the survey, their analysis, a decision is made on the method of treatment of partners, a married couple.
Preparation
Before the procedure, a woman is prescribed hormone therapy. Under the influence of hormonal preparations there is an increase in growth, as well as stimulation of maturation of several follicles. This makes it possible to increase the probability of pregnancy. As a rule, a woman takes hormonal preparations for 14 days.
Signs of Pregnancy
Any woman after IVF is looking forward to the first signs of pregnancy. However, before their appearance should take about 2 weeks. Verify the woman in a successful procedure allows monitoring of the content of hormones in the blood every 3 days. The pregnancy test is conducted only on day 12 after IVF. In the case of fertilization of several oocytes, a multiple pregnancy occurs. Pregnancy twins, after a successful IVF, is not uncommon. If women want, doctors can carry out the removal (reduction) of "extra" embryos.
How many times can I do IVF?
As you know, this procedure is very complicated and gives the expected result in only 30% of cases. In addition, of the 20 pregnancies that have already come to this, only 18 are terminating with the generic process.
That's why women spend IVF more than once, despite the fact that this procedure is quite expensive. But still, a reasonable limit to the number of IVF is. If pregnancy did not come 5-6 times, most likely, the following attempts will not bear fruit either. However, in each case, the doctor decides individually how many times a woman can perform this procedure.
Observation
After a successful procedure, a woman is under the supervision of a doctor.
Generic process
Childbirth during pregnancy, occurring after IVF, do not differ from usual. In the same cases, when the cause of infertility was a woman's disease, they spend, taking into account all the features of the disease.