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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Questions

When should In Vitro Fertilization be used for a second pregnancy?
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I used IVF to get pregnant with my first child, and have now been trying for 3 months to get pregnant again with no success. How many months should we try until turning to IVF again? Are there other options tha... Read more
How long does the In Vitro Fertilization process take?
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What kind of timeframe should I expect, start to finish, for one IVF cycle? Read more
What kind of specialist can help me with In Vitro Fertilization?
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What should I look for in a specialist? What qualifications are required? Read more
Is there a age limit or weight limit to receive IVF?
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Is there a age limit or weight limit restriction to receive IVF? Read more
Will I be sedated or anesthetized during In Vitro Fertilization?
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Will I be put under during any part of the process? What type of anesthesia is typically used? Read more
Is In Vitro Fertilization a good option for those with a history of irregular menses?
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I've always been very athletic, and struggled with eating disorders as a youth. As a result my mensuration has always been irregular; I frequently miss periods, and have had trouble conceiving. Is IVF a good op... Read more
I am undergoing IVF, will I have to have progesterone injections even after a positive pregancy test?
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How long will I continue to take progesterone injections after I receive a positive pregnancy test? Is it possible to switch to the gel later? Read more
Is in vitro fertilization safe for plus sized women?
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Is there a weight guideline for having the procedure? Read more
Which is more expensive, In Vitro or Tubal Reversal?
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Which is more expensive? Read more
Does undergoing In Vitro Fertilization permanently change your cycle?
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Does IVF have any lasting impact on the female menstrual cycle? What are the risks? Read more
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Are there alternatives to in vitro fertilization that are as effective as IVF?
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Do the drugs used in in vitro fertilization cause other side effects?
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Is it possible for the fertility drugs used in IVF to cause other health problems? What are the risks involved? Can you have IVF without taking the fertility drugs? Read more
Can In Vitro Fertilization be used to concieve triplets?
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Even though I am fertile my husband and I would like have triplets. Even thou we know it is not guaranteed, will IVF increase the chances of having triplets? Read more
Why does in vitro fertilization raise the instance of twins?
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Why is someone more likely to have twins with IVF? Read more
Can In vitro fertilization cause birth defects in the child?
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Does being handled in the early stages cause a higher incidence of birth defects? Read more
Can being on birth control for a long time cause infertility?
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I had my son at 18, no problem. I've been taking birth control pills for ten years or so and now I'm in my early 30s and having trouble getting pregnant. Can the pill cause infertility, or is this something I w... Read more
How many rounds of In vitro fertilization are permitted?
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I've had IVF for 5 cycles with no pregnancy. At what point should I stop trying? Is it bad for my health? Read more
Is there an age limit with in vitro fertilization?
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I'm only 23 but my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year with no success. Should we keep trying or is IVF an option I should look into? Read more
Does hyperstimulation during In Vitro Fertilization affect later attempts?
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Is it true that women whose IVF treatments have been canceled due to ovarian hyperstimulation often have higher success rates with future IVF attempts? Why would this be the case? Read more
Is there a limit on the number of embryos implanted in In Vitro Fertilization?
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How many should be implanted? What is the best compromise between not getting pregnant and having too many multiples? Read more
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