In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment that helps individuals and couples conceive a child. It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries, fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory, and transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus.

Steps of IVF:

1. Ovarian Stimulation – Fertility medications stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
2. Egg Retrieval – A minor surgical procedure extracts mature eggs from the ovaries.
3. Sperm Collection & Fertilization – Sperm is collected and combined with eggs in a lab to create embryos.
4. Embryo Culture & Selection – The healthiest embryos are chosen for transfer.
5. Embryo Transfer – A selected embryo is placed into the uterus to implant and develop.
6. Pregnancy Test – After about two weeks, a blood test confirms if implantation was successful.

Who Can Benefit from IVF?

IVF is recommended for couples facing infertility due to factors such as blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, ovulation disorders, or unexplained infertility.

Success Rate & Risks

Success rates vary based on age, health, and fertility issues. Potential risks include multiple pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and emotional stress.

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