IVF: A Path to Parenthood
When you’ve been trying to get pregnant without any luck, IVF can help you achieve your dream of becoming parents. However, this medical procedure can be costly and complicated, and if it doesn’t work, it can take its toll on your emotional well-being and relationship with your partner. While IVF doesn’t guarantee a successful pregnancy the first time around, it will let you know whether or not you have fertility issues that need to be addressed so that you can move forward with confidence in achieving your goal of starting a family of your own through the most effective means possible. What is IVF? IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a type of fertility treatment that allows people with a low number of healthy eggs to get pregnant. IVF involves removing an egg from the ovaries and combining it with sperm in a laboratory dish. If the egg is successfully fertilized, it will continue dividing and growing in the lab until it reaches the blastocyst stage, which can take about 5 days. The