Frequently Asked Questions About IVF Treatment

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR IVF TREATMENT?
– IVF is suitable for women who have had both tubes surgically removed or due to a previous infection.
is the first choice of treatment for damaged and dysfunctional sperm.
– Low sperm count, or no sperm in semen, low sperm motility
ICSI in male infertility (infertility) such as low sperm in normal structure
(intracytoplasmic sperm injection) method can be used for IVF treatment. More mild
IUI (intrauterine insemination) method may be preferred in these cases.
– Older mothers with diminishing ovarian reserve and quality may benefit from IVF.
– In cases such as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometriosis, other treatments can help to conceive.
When it is not possible to achieve pregnancy, in vitro fertilization can be used.
– In vitro fertilization treatment with PGD (preimplantation genetic testing) for couples with genetic diseases
can have a healthy baby.
– If no problems are found in the examinations but still cannot conceive
success with vaccination and IVF treatment in patients with unexplained infertility (infertility)
can be
Surgery for ovarian or testicular tumors, radiotherapy or chemotherapy
for those who will receive in vitro fertilization by freezing and storing sperm or eggs before treatment
can be used in treatment.

WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE OF IVF TREATMENT?
In a good center, 50-55% success rate can be achieved in IVF treatment under appropriate conditions.
However, the success rate of IVF treatment varies from couple to couple due to different factors.

WHAT ARE THE FACTORS AFFECTING SUCCESS IN IVF?
The most important determinant of the success of IVF treatment is the age of the woman. In vitro fertilization
While it is very successful in younger women, it is less successful in women over 40. This is because
is because the number of eggs decreases with age and, consequently, there are fewer eggs available for IVF treatment.
egg collection, decreased egg quality and increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities.

Advanced age, smoking, ovarian removal, chemotherapy, radiotherapy,
conditions with low ovarian reserve, such as early menopause, resulting in fewer eggs
can be found in the fallopian tubes, which reduces the success of IVF treatment.
– Infections in the fallopian tubes due to previous infections, surgery or endometriosis
epithelial tissue may be damaged, the end opening into the abdominal cavity may become blocked and fluid may enter the tube.
may accumulate. This condition is known as hydrosalpenx. Hydrosalpinges can prevent conception
makes it difficult and reduces the success rate of IVF treatment. In this case
laparoscopic (closed) surgery to remove the tube and treatment is provided and in vitro fertilization treatment
success can be increased.
– Smoking decreases the success rate of IVF, albeit minimally. Therefore, we advise smokers
We advise them to quit smoking during the IVF treatment process.
– The effect of fibroids on IVF success depends on their location, within the uterine cavity.
fibroids reduce the chances of success, whereas fibroids unrelated to the cavity have no effect on IVF treatment.
does not seem to have an impact.
• The patient has had a live pregnancy before, successful in vitro fertilization treatment
increases the likelihood of success. However, if the patient has had previous miscarriages, success in IVF treatment
does not lower your chances.
– In repeated IVF treatments up to approximately the fourth failed IVF treatment
the rate of success did not decrease. When failure occurs, couples become hopeless.
should not be discouraged, as high success rates can still be achieved in the next IVF treatment.
-IVF treatment may be less successful in obese women.
Sperm immobility, severe sperm deformities, sperm in semen
(azoospermia) are factors that make it difficult to achieve success in IVF treatment.

HOW LONG DOES IVF TREATMENT TAKE?
IVF treatment is started on the 2nd or 3rd day of menstruation. The development of the eggs is monitored,
suitable eggs are then collected and fertilized with sperm. The embryo is then fertilized
is transferred to the uterus at the same time. With this process, IVF treatment takes about 15 to 18 days. In vitro fertilization
The woman does not need to be hospitalized during the baby treatment. Scheduled appointments
can continue her routine life by commuting back and forth.

IS MY CHOICE OF IVF CENTER IMPORTANT?
Choosing the right IVF center is important in terms of staff, techniques and equipment.
is one of the most important factors in success. The IVF team is knowledgeable and experienced
is extremely important. In vitro fertilization treatment in our clinic, our experienced physicians
with the latest and most reliable techniques.

 

BABIES BORN WITH IN VITRO FERTILIZATION ARE GENETICALLY OR
WILL THEY HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS?
Babies born with IVF treatment may have genetic problems or other developmental problems.
no different from babies. In addition, no difference was observed in the continuation of their lives in the studies.

MY IVF TREATMENT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, SHOULD I TRY AGAIN?
In cases where IVF treatment is unsuccessful, when the expectant parents are ready
IVF treatment can be repeated. There is no upper limit for the number of repetitions of IVF treatment.
If the first attempts are unsuccessful, the couple should not despair. First time
the reason for failure in the trials is investigated in more detail and the next IVF treatment
the chances of success can be increased. However, if pregnancy has not occurred in the first 3 IVF treatments
the chances of success are predicted to be low. However, couples can continue IVF treatment after the 4th-5th unsuccessful attempts. After the 10th attempt
We see couples who have a baby even after IVF treatment.

HORMONE DRUGS USED IN IVF TREATMENT ARE HARMFUL
IS IT?
The drugs used in IVF treatment may have temporary side effects that are not serious, but permanent
they do not have any side effects. Hormone drugs used in IVF treatment have many
After control, it is released to the market and used in treatment all over the world.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM PREGNANT DURING IN VITRO FERTILIZATION TREATMENT?
Pregnancy test 12 days after embryo transfer by checking the beta-hCG hormone in the blood
is done. This will show whether the IVF treatment was successful or not.

DOES THE RISK OF MISCARRIAGE INCREASE WITH IVF TREATMENT?
The risk of miscarriage increases between pregnancies that occur normally or with in vitro fertilization.
There is no difference in terms of the difference.