IVF Risks of Each Stage
At each stage of IVF, patients may experience different side effects:
- When
stimulated, medications can cause an unstable mood and
headaches. The ovaries may also react too intensely (hyperstimulation), causing abdominal pain. It
is therefore advisable to immediately contact the Infertility
Specialist or the infertility support where you are being
treated in order to carry out all the necessary checks.
- Although the risks of a puncture is minimal, bleeding or, more rarely, the infection may occur. In exceptional cases, the organs surrounding the ovaries (bladder, intestine) can be damaged.
The risk of multiple
pregnancies exists. To maximize the chances of pregnancy while reducing
the risk of multiple pregnancies, the strict replacement policy is applied. In
Belgium, normally 1 or 2 embryos are replaced. Even by replacing a single
embryo, twinning (monozygotic) can appear, just as in a natural
situation. The chances of twinning then amount to about 25% and tripled to
1%; therefore, the risk of complications from multiple pregnancies (such
as miscarriage, premature birth or diabetes) is also to be considered.
Although a positive pregnancy test
holds promise for successful treatment, it still fails in 25% of cases. There
is a risk of ± 20% of miscarriage (a risk which increases depending on
the age of the patient) and 5% of ectopic pregnancy.
Up to now, no additional risk has
been demonstrated compared to the appearance of congenital anomalies during
medically assisted procreation treatment. The gynecologist or IVF specialist will not, however, assume any responsibility for the outcome of
IVF or ICSI treatment. You must sign a declaration of consent
before treatment. If there is an indication to this effect, such as, for example,
the woman's age (36 years or more) or congenital anomalies in the family, prenatal diagnosis can be made.
Finally, the IVF process can
be overwhelming psychologically. It will be beneficial for patients
to take steps to reduce stress, such as maintaining good health, using
relaxation techniques and seeking support within your family environment or
from attached psychologists.
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