Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What are the common stages in an IVF cycle?
These are the common stages in an IVF cycle.
- Ovarian stimulation
- Egg retrieval
- Fertilisation
- Embryo transfer
- Q. What is the total duration of an IVF cycle?
The IVF cycle usually takes four to six weeks.
- Q. Are IVF procedures extremely painful?
No, the procedures are not very painful because the injections used in this process remain in subcutaneous form and the egg collection is done under light sedation.
- Q. How many embryos are planted in the IVF procedure?
Only a single embryo is planted in the patient’s womb to avoid multiple pregnancies.
- Q. What happens to the extra eggs and embryos?
Quality eggs and embryos are preserved for future use.
- Q. After how many days should we wait for the pregnancy test after the IVF procedure?
Doctors recommend waiting atleast for two weeks before doing the pregnancy test.
- Q. Which is the best treatment procedure for low sperm count?
ICSI or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection is the best treatment procedure for low sperm count.
- Q. Is IVF a costly procedure?
Comparing to global standards, the expense of IVF in India is very less. The estimated price remains between 1, 25,000 to 1, 50, 000 rupees.
- Q. How many days should you rest after the successful embryo transfer?
The first 24 hours is very important for the embryo to stick within the walls of the uterus. So for a day or two, you should rest and take care of yourself.
- Q. Why IVF is so many eggs are required?
This is mainly because so many eggs could be immature, some may not fertilize properly. So in order to get the perfect one, many eggs are retrieved and scanned properly.
