Ectopic pregnancies occur when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Usually, ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes but it can also occur elsewhere. Since in IVF the embryo is directly inserted in the uterus, people think there is no chance of an ectopic pregnancy with IVF but uterine contractions post insertion can deposit the embryo elsewhere.
IVF is a common treatment for infertility
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Only about 5% of couples who experience infertility issues opt for IVF treatment.
What does 'in vitro' literally mean?
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In vitro is the Latin term for "in glass". In vitro studies are performed with microorganism cells or biological molecules outside their normal biological context. In IVF, the ovum is fertilized outside its natural environment of fallopian tubes hence the name.
Which of these will have a poor chance of success with IVF?
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The older a woman gets, the lesser chance she has of conceiving through IVF treatment. IVF depends upon the female reproductive system which loses productivity with age
Acupuncture can increase your IVF success rate
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Studies have shown that acupuncture can increase the success rate of IVF. Research conducted across the world have linked increased implantation and live birth rates with specialized acupuncture used before and during IVF cycle.
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