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In vitro fertilisation (IVF): Eggs are collected and fertilised with sperm in a lab, and an embryo is placed in the uterus. It is done for blocked tubes, low sperm count, endometriosis or unexplained infertility.
Eggs are collected and fertilised with sperm in a lab, and an embryo is placed in the uterus.
Blocked tubes, low sperm count, endometriosis or unexplained infertility.
Hormone injections to grow eggs, ultrasound monitoring, egg collection under sedation.
Ovarian hyperstimulation, multiple pregnancy, emotional and financial strain.
A pregnancy test about 2 weeks after transfer.
What is ivf?
Eggs are collected and fertilised with sperm in a lab, and an embryo is placed in the uterus.
Why is ivf done?
Blocked tubes, low sperm count, endometriosis or unexplained infertility.
How do I prepare for ivf?
Hormone injections to grow eggs, ultrasound monitoring, egg collection under sedation.
How long is recovery after ivf?
A pregnancy test about 2 weeks after transfer.
What are the risks of ivf?
Ovarian hyperstimulation, multiple pregnancy, emotional and financial strain.
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