Terri Ramsey Beavers Dr. Kutluk Oktay and his team at Innovation Fertility Preservation and IVF provide IVF and other fertility preservation methods to help their patients overcome the challenges of conceiving and bearing a child. Call or go online for top-notch New York IVF services to schedule your consultation and realize your dream of becoming a parent with effective procedures.
What is IVF?
IVF, or in-vitro fertilization, is a therapy that involves removing mature eggs from the ovary using a needle aspiration process and fertilizing them outside of the body with the partner’s sperm. After fertilization, the embryos are implanted in the mother’s uterus and left to develop.
The current approach is to implant a single embryo to prevent multiple birth concerns. However, embryo chromosomes can be tested using a simple biopsy process in many circumstances, significantly increasing the chances of a single embryo resulting in a baby.
How Effective is IVF?
IVF has been beneficial as medical science has advanced. Approximately 70-80% of patients that choose IVF have a viable pregnancy. However, several factors will influence the procedure’s success. They are as follows:
- Condition of the uterus
- Egg/embryo quality
- Age of the patient
- Experience of the IVF team
- Existing health conditions
Dr. Oktay will evaluate all elements of your care before undertaking the surgery. He will discuss any event or circumstance that may have a terrible impact on the procedure’s results. His ultimate goal is to use cutting-edge medical technologies to boost your chances of obtaining a successful pregnancy and giving birth to a healthy child.
Who is Eligible for IVF?
Dr. Oktay frequently considers IVF for patients who have had difficulties conceiving naturally. Patients with clogged Fallopian tubes, pelvic scars, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, or partners with inadequate sperm are candidates for IVF.
Patients who have had their embryos (or eggs) preserved may be able to undergo IVF and frozen embryo transfer at a future date to achieve a viable pregnancy, even if their ovaries have been destroyed, thanks to the use of fertilization preservation.
Cancer patients may have been exposed to therapies that harmed their ovaries and destroyed their eggs. If patients choose to keep their eggs or embryos before starting treatment, these could be used for IVF and frozen embryo transfer to achieve a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Oktay pioneered several IVF techniques for cancer survivors.
What Risks are Associated with Embryo Transfer?
A tube containing the embryos is used to insert them into the uterus (womb) gently. When the catheter is put through the cervix, women may experience mild pain or vaginal spotting (slight bleeding). In rare cases, an infection may develop, which can typically be addressed with medication.
What Happens Post-Treatment
After the egg retrieval, you can continue your normal daily activities. However, your ovaries may still be swollen. Consider avoiding vigorous exercise that may cause discomfort. Contact your doctor if you experience moderate or severe pain following the embryo transfer. They will look for problems like infection, ovarian torsion, and acute ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Having a child comes with plenty of transformations and joy. With so much at stake, it would be best to plan for this significant milestone. For more information, contact Innovation Fertility Preservation and IVF on the phone or via skype today.