IVF FAQs
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FAQs
1. How many embryos will be transferred? Thenumber of embryos transferred is typically based on the age and number of eggsretrieved. Since the rate of implantation is lower for older women, moreembryos are usually transferred — except for women using donor eggs. Mostdoctors follow specific guidelines toprevent a higher order multiple pregnancies — triplets or more — and in somecountries, legislation limits the number of embryos that can be transferred atonce. Make sure you and your doctor agree on the number of embryos that will betransferred before the transfer procedure.
2. What will you do with any extra embryos? Extraembryos can be frozen and stored for future use for several years. Not allembryos will survive the freezing and thawing process, although most will.Cryopreservation can make future cycles of IVF lessexpensive and less invasive. However, the live birth rate fromfrozen embryos is slightly lower than the live birth rate from fresh embryos.Or, you might be able to donate unused frozen embryos to another couple or aresearch facility. You might also choose to discard unused embryos.
3. How will you handle a multiple pregnancy? Ifmore than one embryo is transferred to your uterus, IVF canresult in a multiple pregnancy — which poses health risks for you and yourbabies. In some cases, a fetal reduction can be used to help a woman deliverfewer babies with lower health risks. Pursuing fetal reduction, however, is amajor decision with ethical, emotional and psychological consequences.
4. Have you considered the potential complicationsassociated with using donor eggs, sperm or embryos or a gestational carrier? Atrained counselor with expertise in donor issues can help you understand theconcerns, such as the legal rights of the donor. You also may need an attorneyto file court papers to help you become legal parents of an implanted embryo.
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