What is in vitro fertilization?
IVF consists of performing fertilization in the laboratory between a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm. Gynecology experts explain that in order to obtain the eggs it is necessary to perform a hormonal stimulation on the woman, and when the ovaries are enlarged, to perform an ovarian puncture under mild sedation.
How many in vitro fertilizations can be performed?
In principle there is no maximum number of attempts, although it should be noted that 90% of pregnancies are achieved in the first 3 attempts.
Who can undergo in vitro fertilization?
Couples who have been trying to conceive for more than 1 year and who present pathologies that indicate the need for IVF treatment, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome or low ovarian reserve, can undergo IVF treatment. The treatment can also be performed on single women who want to become single mothers, a fact that is becoming more and more frequent, and on couples of homosexual women.
In the case of endometriosis, this is a disease about which many aspects are unknown. It is associated with sterility in 50% of cases and each case is different. Although patients achieve pregnancy by resorting to assisted reproduction techniques, the success rates are lower compared to other pathologies.