IVF treatment is one of the methods that allow couples who want to have a child but cannot have a child naturally to achieve their dreams. In some cases, more than one treatment attempt may be required to have a healthy baby.
Factors Affecting the Number of Treatments
There are many factors affecting the success rate in IVF treatment, but this rate is not directly related to the number of attempts. The success rate in IVF treatment varies depending on factors such as the woman’s age, the quality of the embryos formed, the general health of the couple, and the clinic and laboratory environment where the application is performed. The change in the success rate also determines the number of times the treatment will be tried. It is not right to say to a couple that they will definitely be able to have a child on their first try, nor is it right to say how many times they will try.
In IVF treatment, if the couple’s health and age are ideal, it is usually possible to get successful results in the first 3 attempts. If IVF treatment is not successful, it is necessary to re-examine the problems that may be caused by the woman and the man in more detail. Afterwards, the process can be continued or if an unexpected problem is encountered, the necessary treatment plan is made to eliminate the problem and IVF can be tried again.
Couples' Evaluation is Important
In IVF treatments, results are commonly obtained in the first few attempts, but not being able to have a child at this point does not mean that this dream has become impossible for the couple. Having a child is a special process. Some people who conceive naturally can get pregnant after trying for a year, while others can get pregnant within a few weeks. In vitro fertilization treatments can wear out couples psychologically, women in particular can get physically tired, and of course the financial aspect of this process can also be difficult. These factors determine the number of in vitro fertilization treatments that couples can try.
While some couples give up after the first attempt, some couples can achieve their dreams on the 10th attempt. At this point, it is very important to continue the process without getting worn out physically and mentally. We tell couples who ask how many times in vitro fertilization treatment can be tried that if there is no other underlying health problem, if the treatment is successful, they will have a child, and that this is tiring in many ways, so they can try until they continue to feel good both physically and mentally. However, it is also our duty to say that in certain cases, it is time to stop trying.
