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Ectopic Pregnancies
This occurs when the embryo develops in the fallopian tubes rather than the womb. Ectopic pregnancies can occur with natural pregnancies as well but the risk appears to be higher with IVF where there has been overstimulation of the ovaries by the use of hormonal drugs.
Strain on Relationships
IVF can take all the spontaneity out of a sexual relationship. You will find yourself preoccupied with monitoring hormone levels and ovulation. There may be episodes of hopes being raised and then dashed by miscarriages. It will test even the strongest of relationships. The experience can also bring you closer ...
Alternative Fertility Treatments
It is important to remember that there are alternative fertility treatments such as surgery to unblock fallopian tubes or vasectomy reversal. Clinics will usually offer other procedures such as IUI, this stands for Intrauterine Insemination. This is where specially washed and prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus. ...
Surrogacy
Surrogacy through a licensed clinic is also a possible alternative, this can involve the implantation of just the sperm into the surrogate mother who carries the baby to full-term (traditional surrogacy), or the implantation of both eggs and sperm into the surrogate mother (gestational surrogacy). Any of these alternative procedures ...
IVF Conclusion
If you are embarking on IVF treatment be prepared to go through a number of changing emotions. At times you will feel you have lost control as you will have to accept medical staff telling you what to do and when, this may feel as if you have no say ...