In vitro fertilization (IVF), a laboratory procedure in which sperm are placed with an unfertilized egg in a Petri dish to achieve fertilization. The embryo is then transferred into the uterus to begin a pregnancy or cryopreserved (frozen) for future use.
The IVF procedure involves a reproductive technique where the egg and sperm are fertilized in laboratory conditions. The newly formed embryos are then reinserted into the uterus. The number of embryos that are put back are 2-3 on average. More than one embryo is used in order to increase the chance of a viable pregnancy. Multiple embryos increase the chances greatly of multiple births.
Complete bed rest is not necessary, unless there is an increased risk of OHSS. Most women return to normal activities the next day. Women who undergo IVF must take daily shots or pills of the hormone progesterone for 8 - 10 weeks after the embryo transfer. About 12 -14 days after the embryo transfer, the woman will return to the clinic so that a pregnancy test can be done.
IVF is done to help a woman become pregnant. It is used to treat many causes of infertility, including:
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a very complex procedure and there are many potential risks. IVF requires a significant physical, emotional, financial, and time commitment.
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