IVF is one form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) along with gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT). Couples often choose IVF in situations where the woman has blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, an ovulation disorder, uterine fibroids, or unexplained fertility. None of these methods guarantees pregnancy, but they help to improve a couple’s chances of having a baby.
When researching the success rates of assisted reproduction clinics, you should note that there is a difference between IVF pregnancy rates and successful delivery rates. Successful pregnancies are usually defined as pregnancies that are ongoing at 20 weeks gestation, however miscarriages and stillbirths can still occur at this point. Delivery of multiple babies, which is common in IVF scenarios, is considered one successful birth, regardless of how many children are born.
Doctors often recommend more aggressive treatments like IVF for women age 38 and older who have infertility problems. Many will also retrieve their own eggs until they are in their mid-40s.
Some factors resulting in successful IVF are out of your control. These include the reasons for your infertility, whether you use donor sperm or eggs, and the success rate of the clinic you choose. For women under the age of 35, more than 54 percent of IVF attempts result in successful pregnancies.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, the success rate for IVF drops as a woman ages:
As a woman ages, her eggs decrease in quality as well as quantity. If you are over 40 and want to conceive a child, donor eggs are one of your best options. Simple Donations offers egg donor services for couples looking to have a child. All egg donors are between the ages of 21 and 30 and have extensive profiles on file for prospective parents to evaluate. For more information contact us online or by calling 1-866-41-SURRO.
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