IVF - What is the procedure and what will you need to undergo?

Question

meaning medication wise n scans n how is the procedure actually being carried out? How is egg retrieval done and does it hurt to reach up that close to them? i am considering and i am terrified just with the thoughts of it.

Answer 1

it is a fairly simple and painless process. first they just remove some of the female s*x cells.  then they take male s*x cells and combine them in a petri dish. that is why it is called IVF (in vetro fertilisation.) the embryo is then implanted into your womb, and the baby grows as normal.

Answer 2

I've been through IVF and seriously each persons experience is different, and depends on why you need to have IVF.

The best thing for you to do is actually speak to an IVF clinic and talk about what procedures you need.

For me personally, i had to take a nasal spray for 2 weeks and then had 2weeks of daily injections. The egg retrivial was done under sedation (i dont remember any of it) and its all done vaginally. No scars! I did have some discomfort for about a week after the egg retrivial.

It actually sounds far worse then what is. By far the worst thing is deciding to do it and the emotional rollercoaster !!!!!! Goodluck!!!

Answer 3

There are different IVF protocols depending on your situation and your doctor's practice.  Mine took about 6 1/2 weeks in total.  I spent just under 2 weeks on the pill to suppress my cycle, had a withdrawl bleed, was doing daily lupron injections and then added daily FSH injections.  Every few days, I would go to the clinic for bloodwork and ultrasounds to monitor the hormones and follicle growth.  My doctor was constantly adjusting my dosages . . . I had to carry a calendar with me to note all the changes.

The egg retrieval was not too bad - it is minor surgery so everyone is very serious.  We went to the clinic in the morning, changed into a hospital gown, had my blood pressure, temps and vitals checked.  They then moved me into a sterile room, I was put under anesthesia (so you really are not aware of what they are doing) and they used a hollow point needle to retrieve the eggs.  After that I was moved to a recovery room, allowed to wake up, had some juice and crackers . . . and when I felt up to it, they discharged me.  You will not be allowed to drive so your partner or family will need to be with you.  You will be loopy and tired the rest of the day from the anesthesia.  There was not any serious pain.  I took a few tylenol and took it easy - it felt as if I had done too many crunches at the gym - more sore than painful.

After that, you wait for you fertilization results - they usually have you come back for the transfer in btw 3 - 5 days.  The transfer is like an IUI or an intense pap smear.  It is uncomfortable (they required that I have a full bladder) but not painful.  My doctor used an ultrasound to watch placement in the uterus.  I was in and out in about 20 minutes.

Then comes the dreaded wait for results.

I think that the real pain is more emotional - it is a huge commitment, it can be devasting if it does not work out and the wait for your blood test to check pregnancy is much worse than any other 2 ww with all that you have invested.