Pros
1)
Great option
for those with tubal and sperm mobility issues. Since IVF bypasses the tubes,
this allows women who have tubal issues to be able create an environment where
the sperm and eggs can actually meet up. Also since the sperm are placed in the
same dish as the eggs, there is no need for them to fight against the hazards
of the woman’s reproductive organs. For both situations it eliminates those
harmful conditions and places them on very fertile grounds.
2)
Gives
women an opportunity to be pregnant. Even 20 years ago, a woman who was
faced with infertility had two options, adopt or go childless. IVF gives
couples the chance to have their own biological children and to experience being
pregnant.
Cons
1)
Cost. IVF
is very expensive and can range anywhere from $5,000 to 15,000 plus. The range
is so big because each couple may need something different and with each difference
come diverse price tag.
2)
It’s an
intensive process. Not only can it be physically draining but it also very
emotionally taxing. By taking the hormones, this can result in several bruises
at the injection site, the chance of over stimulation, and lots of mood swings.
3)
No guarantee.
There is no guarantee that IVF will even result in a pregnancy or even a live
birth. This table from http://fertilitysuccessrates.com/blog/national-average-fertility-success-rates.html
Shows the ranges for success on a national level:
Percentage
of fresh, non-donor cycles resulting in live birth in 2008:
|
Younger than 35
|
35-37
|
38-40
|
41-42
|
|
41%
|
31%
|
22%
|
5%
|
4)
There are
health risks. Like any medical procedure, you will want to discuss all of
the health risks that are associate with you situation with your doctor.
The biggest thing to remember with IVF is that this is a big
decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Take time to talk it over as a couple and
research as much as you can about your doctor, their success rates, and the
procedure. Most of all make it a matter of prayer because this is not a decision
that should be made alone.
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