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In Vitro Fertilization
IVF In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a highly sought-after medical treatment in Turkey. Many couples are unable to conceive naturally, and IVF provides them with a chance to conceive using advanced medical technologies. Turkey has become a popular destination for this treatment due to its high success rates, affordable cost, and excellent healthcare facilities. The country has numerous IVF clinics staffed by qualified medical professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in various fertility treatments, including IVF. Turkish hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and have a reputation for providing the highest quality healthcare services. Furthermore, Turkey is renowned for its hospitality and welcoming nature, allowing patients from all around the world to feel comfortable and at ease during their medical journey. Overall, Turkey is a great place for couples who want to explore IVF treatment options and ultimately realize their dream of having a child.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby.
During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman’s ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory.
The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman’s womb to grow and develop.
It can be carried out using your eggs and your partner’s sperm, or eggs and sperm from donors.
What happens during IVF
IVF involves 6 main stages:
- suppressing your natural cycle – your menstrual cycle is suppressed with medicine
- helping your ovaries produce extra eggs – medicine is used to encourage your ovaries to produce more than 1 egg at a time
- monitoring your progress and maturing your eggs – an ultrasound scan is carried out to check the development of the eggs, and medicine is used to help them mature
- collecting the eggs – a needle is inserted through your vagina and into your ovaries to remove the eggs
- fertilising the eggs – the eggs are mixed with the sperm for a few days to allow them to be fertilised
- transferring the embryo(s) – 1 or 2 fertilised eggs (embryos) are placed into your womb
Once the embryo(s) has been transferred into your womb, you’ll need to wait 2 weeks before taking a pregnancy test to see if the treatment has worked.
Read more about what happens during IVF.
Chances of success
The success rate of IVF depends on the age of the woman having treatment, as well as the cause of the infertility (if it’s known).
Younger women are more likely to have a successful pregnancy. IVF isn’t usually recommended for women over the age of 42 because the chances of a successful pregnancy are thought to be too low.
In 2019, the percentage of IVF treatments that resulted in a live birth was:
- 32% for women under 35
- 25% for women aged 35 to 37
- 19% for women aged 38 to 39
- 11% for women aged 40 to 42
- 5% for women aged 43 to 44
- 4% for women aged over 44
These figures are for women using their own eggs and their partner’s sperm, using the per embryo transferred measure.
Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding alcohol, smoking and caffeine during treatment may improve your chances of having a baby with IVF.
Risks of IVF
IVF doesn’t always result in pregnancy, and it can be both physically and emotionally demanding. You should be offered counselling to help you through the process.
There are also a number of health risks involved, including:
- side effects from the medicines used during treatment, such as hot flushes and headaches
- multiple births (such as twins or triplets) – this can be dangerous for both the mother and the children
- an ectopic pregnancy – where the embryo implants in the fallopian tubes, rather than in the womb
- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) – where the ovaries overreact to the medicines used during IVF
Why choose Turkey
The first reason for this is that Turkey offers many surgical treatments at significantly lower costs than other countries. Turkey is one of the most prominent locations for medical tourism, ranking second in Europe and seventh worldwide in terms of plastic surgeons.
Turkey ranks 2nd globally for the number of hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International and for the number of plastic surgeons. All these standards ensure world-class surgeons and high-quality hospital care.
