IVF treatment has helped many couples to conceive who are diagnosed with the infertility problem. But still, many people are not aware of the treatment or how it works. In this article, we are going to give you detailed information about the IVF truth so that you can prepare accordingly.

• Treatment takes time

The treatment takes time which most people are not aware about. Once the treatment starts, the doctor will call you at the fertility clinic on the first day of the menstrual cycle. On the 2nd or 3rd day, the women need to visit for ultrasound & blood work. For 2 weeks, she needs to take birth control and then hormonal injections are given. The shots are given for 10 to 12 days so that the eggs can get matured. After that, the eggs are retrieved and fertilized.

For one week, the embryo is monitored in the lab for a week and after genetic testing is done which takes another week. After that, the women need to wait for next month to get the embryo implanted in the uterus.

The uterus lining will get prepared within 4 to 6 weeks before the embryo is put into the uterus. Another 10 days are needed to see the pregnancy results.

• Treatment might be needed following natural conception

Many people think that if they conceive naturally then it won’t create a problem next time. But, this is not always true. This is known as ‘secondary infertility’ which means if the women had already delivered one or more babies but are not able to get pregnant again.

This problem is also frustrating and stressful. For such couples, it is possible to undergo the treatment and improve the success chances to get pregnant.

• Treatment affects your mental health

Dealing with infertility and undergoing treatment can lead to depression and anxiety. Experiencing such things are very common. A person’s mental health can get affected. So, you must get emotional support and have an honest conversation with your partner about how you feel. You can also join a support group or work with a therapist.

• Your body goes through hormonal changes

During the IVF, the women need to get different hormone shots. The hormonal injections are given for more than 10 days which greatly affect the body. It might make you feel bloated or irritable. Moreover, you can feel like you want to have sex. But, make sure to talk with your fertility doctor as there are certain points at which you need to abstain.

• It is more common than you think

Studies have shown that around 1 in 8 couples are diagnosed with infertility. You might not realize but many couples are getting this treatment.