FAQs

Everything Extra You Need to Know About Fertility

Fertility Treatment Related FAQs

How do i know i need to see a fertility specialist?

Conception is a complex process so there’s no harm in talking to our fertility doctor as soon as you start trying. If you’ve been trying for 1 year, (or 6 months if you’re 35 years or older), then you should consider seeking medical advice.

Is there an age cutoff for fertility treatment?

Not at all. In fact, women are having babies at older ages than ever before. At Medfin fertility, we help evaluate female patients attempting pregnancy from the age of 18 to 55 years old.
After initial evaluation, our fertility experts may plan to go for IUI, IVF, or egg or embryo donation. Even using a gestational carrier (surrogate) is also an option, even for women in menopause

Which fertility treatment should we undergo?

Fertility treatments are very personalized and one size fits all doesn’t work. Starting from basic treatments like IUI, up to advanced treatments like IVF, ICSI, PGD testing, etc., are available based on the couple’s medical condition, age, lifestyle, and other reasons.

It is important for the couple to know what kind of treatment will help them conceive and that is why our fertility doctors offer customized and comprehensive care for all patients to grow their families.

What is the success rate of fertility treatments?

Though success rates of various fertility treatments vary from couple to couple based on their age, health condition, egg and sperm quality, etc. the couple should have a clear idea of the probability of conception before starting treatment. Having a realistic expectation is always better.

Medfin fertility clinics have one of the highest success rates and patient satisfaction ratings, and the most experienced fertility specialist team in the industry.

Are there risks to having a baby through fertility treatments?

Many researches indicate that children conceived through various fertility treatments are on par with the general population in academic achievement as well as with regards to behavioral and psychological health.

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IVF Related FAQs

How does IVF treatment work?

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves a multi-week process in which eggs are removed from a female’s ovaries, fertilized with sperm in a petri dish, grown inside a lab (usually 5 days), then transferred into the female’s uterus to develop for the remainder of gestation.

Are there risks to having a baby through IVF?

Many researches indicate that IVF-conceived children are on par with the general population in academic achievement as well as with regards to behavioral and psychological health.

What is the time duration for the complete IVF process?

In most cases IVF Procedure goes on for 16-17 Days (with day 1 aligned to female’s menstrual cycle) and it’s a day care procedure.

However, treatment begins only after initial fertility testing, which includes assessing your ovarian reserve or egg quality, uterine cavity evaluation, and semen analysis, which may involve 1 week of prior assessment.

In the case of Frozen embryos (FET), transfers usually happen approximately 3-4 weeks after retrieval, depending on when your post-retrieval menses starts.

Each phase of an IVF is inherently variable and will be customized specifically for you.

Is IVF painful?

Each patient has a different response to the IVF process, and what may be considered painful to some may not be painful to others. Some parts of the process such as injections or egg retrieval can cause some discomfort, but it is usually manageable.

What is the Cost of IVF Process?

IVF Cost depends upon multiple factors like reason for male & female infertility, treatment method/technology suggested, any pre-existing medical conditions, additional treatments & services like donor egg/sperm or genetic testing (if required)

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