If couples have regular and unprotected sexual intercourse for a year but pregnancy does not occur naturally, IVF treatment can be applied as a result of examinations and tests. Because if pregnancy does not occur despite regular unprotected sexual intercourse for 1 year, infertility is suspected. The 1-year period specified for suspicion of infertility is reduced to 6 months if women are 35 years of age or older. If they are 40 years of age or older, they should consult a doctor after 3 months.
IVF treatment can be applied in cases where the uterine canals are blocked, sperm count and quality are severely impaired, infertility of unknown cause, adhesions in the abdomen due to previous abdominal surgeries or gynecological infections, endometriosis, failure to achieve pregnancy with other treatment methods, or when a diagnosis needs to be made at the embryo stage due to a hereditary disease.
The success rate of IVF treatment depends on the patient being diagnosed correctly and the application of the correct treatment methods. Factors affecting the success of in vitro fertilization treatment include the duration of infertility, the age of the prospective mother and father, the ability to obtain high-quality embryos, the male factor, consideration of additional problems in men and women, and the knowledge and experience of the physician who will perform the treatment.
Is IVF Treatment Successful on the First Try?
Thanks to new methods and applications obtained as a result of continuous studies, the success rate of IVF treatment is increasing. If IVF treatment is not successful on the first try, it is possible to make new attempts. Although the chance of IVF treatment being successful on the first try and getting pregnant in one month is 50-70%, this probability varies according to age. If more than one treatment is applied in a row, the chance of pregnancy increases and can reach over 90% after 4 applications. Therefore, in couples without a specific problem, the chance of getting pregnant may increase depending on the number of attempts.
There is No Specific Trial Limit in Type Baby Treatment
It is very important for the couple to be in good psychological condition in IVF treatment. If pregnancy cannot be achieved, one should not give in to hopelessness and it should not be forgotten that IVF treatment is not a treatment that can be applied only once. In IVF treatment where the first application is unsuccessful, the pregnancy rate is high with new attempts.
There is no specified number of times IVF treatment can be tried. If the doctor’s opinion is that the spouses’ health conditions are suitable and the spouses are willing, new attempts can be made. However, couples who have not been able to conceive naturally and who have not had successful results with other reproductive techniques should consider that pregnancy may not occur immediately with IVF treatment. If the first IVF attempt is unsuccessful, the reasons for this should be determined and plans should be made to achieve more successful results in subsequent attempts.
IVF treatment can be repeated as many times as desired, of course with the doctor’s approval, considering the couple’s financial and moral situations. However, it is very important for the spouses not to wear themselves and each other out. Care should be taken to leave a certain period of time between each treatment and to repeat the treatment when the spouses are suitable. If the attempts are unsuccessful and the spouses are negatively affected, the application may need to be interrupted or terminated. In some cases, even if the couple is willing to continue the treatment, the doctor may need to stop the treatments considering the health risks or the very low chance of success.
