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Although IVF has become more widely available in India over the past two decades, misunderstandings still abound. As a fertility specialist, I frequently run across couples reluctant due to half-truths or anxiety. Here I would want to dispel some of the most often held misconceptions on IVF.
Myth 1 : IVF guarantees pregnancy. Fact: IVF increases pregnancy chances but cannot guarantee anything. Women under 35 may have a 50–60% success rate per cycle, whereas women over 40 may have a 20% success rate. Nevertheless, a lot of couples succeed in later cycles.
Myth 2 : IVF guarantees pregnancy. Fact: IVF increases pregnancy chances but cannot guarantee anything. Women under 35 may have a 50–60% success rate per cycle, whereas women over 40 may have a 20% success rate. Nevertheless, a lot of couples succeed in later cycles.
Myth 3 : Only older women can use IVF. Fact: Male infertility, blocked fallopian tubes, PCOS, and infertility that cannot be explained are among the many conditions for which IVF is used. Before seeking help, many patients in India, who are in their late 20s or early 30s, had been trying for years to conceive.
Myth 4 : IVF is painful and dangerous. Fact: Under skilled supervision, IVF is safe. Most women tolerate the injections well, though they may cause some minor discomfort. The majority of patients return to their regular activities after the painless, anesthetic egg retrieval procedure.
Myth 5 : Children born through IVF are not "normal." The truth is that IVF babies are no different from other babies. Decades of experience and numerous studies have demonstrated that they develop, learn, and lead regular lives. Nowadays, a large number of healthy Indian IVF children are adults or teenagers. You can make more informed decisions if you know the truth about IVF. Don't let myths deter you or someone you know from seeking fertility treatment. Millions of people have become parents thanks to science; maybe you can too.