For some couples, IVF (in vitro fertilization) is the only chance to have a baby. Although IVF has long been a common medical practice, there are many misconceptions about this procedure. Which claims are not true?
Dr. Natalie
1. IVF allows you to give birth to a baby at any age
This is partially correct and partially incorrect. If we are talking about the birth of a child with the help of your own egg, even the IVF procedure will not help turn back time. The chances of pregnancy decrease after 35, and at the age of 40, there are high risks of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo. 45–46 years is the age limit for conception with the help of your own egg (unless ===you have frozen some eggs previously). But with the help of a donor egg, you can carry out the procedure at any age, as long as you are healthy.
2. IVF is the guarantor of pregnancy
This is not true. Even a thorough examination and well-thought-out treatment program do not guarantee a successful result. At a certain stage, the rejection of a ...
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