FAQs
A full IVF cycle typically takes about 4–6 weeks from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer.
You should consider seeing a specialist if you’ve been trying to conceive for over a year (or six months if you’re over 35).
Age affects a woman’s ability to conceive because fertility naturally declines over time, especially after age 35, due to a decrease in both the quantity and quality of her eggs.
Two weeks after treatment, a blood test will be conducted to check the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that indicates pregnancy. If the test is positive, it indicates that the IUI procedure was successful and that the woman is pregnant.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a procedure where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, often used in cases of male infertility within IVF.
Yes, factors like diet, exercise, stress, smoking, and alcohol can impact IVF success. A healthy lifestyle is crucial
Gender selection, also called sex selection, is a medical process used during IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) to choose the gender of a baby before pregnancy.
The success rates of IVF and ICSI depend on several factors, especially the woman’s age, the cause of infertility, and the clinic’s expertise. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), often used in cases of male infertility, has similar success rates to IVF when good-quality eggs and sperm are available
Usually 1–2 embryos are transferred to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies.
Possible side effects include bloating, mood swings, and mild cramping. Rarely, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can occur.
IVF and ICSI are both fertility treatments. In IVF, eggs and sperm are combined in a lab dish for fertilization. In ICSI, a single healthy sperm is directly injected into an egg, often used for male infertility or low sperm quality.
IVF is not typically painful, but you may feel mild discomfort from hormone injections, bloating, or cramping during egg retrieval. The procedure is done under sedation, ensuring minimal pain.
There is no strict limit to how many times you can try IVF. Many couples succeed within 3–4 cycles. However, success rates may decrease with each attempt, and your doctor will guide you based on age, health, and previous outcomes.
There are procedures for men who do not have sperm in their semen. Such procedures include collecting tissue samples directly from the testes in different ways depending on the condition. If sperm is found in these tissue samples, then ICSI can be used to inseminate the eggs.