In Vitro Fertilization

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What is in-vitro fertilization? How does it work? For those who have tried but not succeeded to have children in-vitro fertilization is a good procedure that can make having children possible. In-vitro fertilization has its risks and its benefits both of which must be considered. Doctor’s have identified a few different procedures and things to consider before undergoing these procedures. In-vitro fertilization, although there are arguments against it, also has a fairly good success rate.

In-vitro fertilization like any other procedure can be dangerous and has many risks. Doctors do not recommend everyone who does not have children to try in-vitro fertilization. Couples who qualify for in-vitro fertilization usually have tried every other possible method before the look in to in-vitro fertilization. These people are considered infertile. Someone who is infertile is said to have the inability to become pregnant after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. (eMedicinehealth, 2005) Some of these things are fertility drugs and therapy. Doctors will also look at the probability that you will actually be able to conceive a child if you decide to go through in-vitro fertilization. If the chances are slim to none they will usually recommend things like adoption. Other qualifiers for in-vitro fertilization are severely damaged reproductive organs or problems like a low sperm count in men.

So far there are two different in-vitro fertilization procedures discovered by doctors. The most recent is one that does not require any kind of surgery. When undergoing this, the woman is put under a local anesthesia and an ultra sound machine is used to locate the eggs. After all of this the eggs are retrieved by placing a needle through the vagina wall. (IVF.com, 2005) The man is then asked to give a sperm donation after withdrawing from sex for a few days. The eggs are then fertilized in a laboratory dish and later injected into the uterus to progress naturally. There is a surgical procedure for in-vitro fertilization. However most doctors will avoid this at all cost in order to deplete recovery time. With the newer form of in-vitro fertilization the recovery time is about an hour after the eggs are retrieved and about the same after they are inserted into the uterus. Doctors at Monash University in Australia are also working on a new procedure to reduce the rate of multiple births that take place with in-vitro fertilization.

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