Holistic IVF Treatment

In vitro fertilization is one of the treatment methods with the highest success rate against infertility problems. Couples who cannot have children within 6 months-1 year despite regular and unprotected sexual intercourse should consult a specialist for IVF treatment.

IVF treatment as an assisted reproductive technique can be applied for infertility of unknown cause, advanced age of the expectant mother, low ovarian reserve and quality of the expectant mother, obstruction in the tubes in women, problems with sperm count and quality.

Infertility is a health problem that affects 5 out of every 10 couples today. Risk factors for infertility are increased by factors such as poor nutrition, stressful life, smoking, alcohol use, and delayed maturation of the material and mental conditions for having children.

IVF treatment supports couples to have a child at this stage. In IVF treatment, male and female reproductive cells are brought together under laboratory conditions. The resulting fertilized eggs, embryos, are transferred to the uterus of the expectant mother after the conditions have matured. After this process, it is exactly the same as the natural pregnancy process.

For women under the age of 35, the inability to have a child despite regular unprotected sexual intercourse for one year is a sufficient criterion to apply for IVF treatment. However, if there are additional diseases (polycystic ovary syndrome, chocolate cyst, blockage in the tubes, etc.), it is best to consult a specialist without waiting for this period.

People aged 35 and over should try to have a child for 6 months. At the end of this period, they should consult a specialist immediately.

The number of IVF treatments varies according to the couple and the chances of pregnancy. There is no upper limit. The most accurate information will be provided by the IVF specialist according to the couple’s situation.

The chance of success in IVF treatment varies according to each couple. Details such as the health status of the couple and embryo quality determine the chance of success. In general, women under the age of 35 have a higher chance of success in IVF treatment, while this rate drops significantly in women over the age of 45.

Stage 1 Evaluation of Infertile Couple: You will have an online preliminary interview with Dr. Serpil Kırım and your treatment process is planned. The necessary examinations to be performed, the regulation of nutrition to improve egg and sperm quality, exercise planning, vitamins and minerals to be used are planned specifically for the couple.

Stage 2 Stimulation of the ovaries with hormone therapy: You arrive in Turkey on the first day of your menstrual cycle. Your husband’s and your blood tests are done. On the second or third day of the cycle, according to the ultrasound examination, the doses of medication required to stimulate the ovaries are adjusted. Drug treatment starts. Medication continues for 8-10 days on average.

Stage 3 Egg Collection: Eggs are collected under general anesthesia and on the same day the father-to-be gives a sperm sample.

Stage 4 Fertilization: Sperm is injected into the egg with the microinjection technique to ensure fertilization.

Stage 5 Embryo Transfer: The fertilized egg (embryo) is implanted into the mother’s uterus on day 3 or day 5.

Stage 6 Pregnancy Test: A pregnancy test is performed on average 12 days after the embryo transfer.

In the most general sense, IVF treatment is the process of fertilization of the reproductive cells of a man and a woman outside the body in a laboratory environment. A 5-stage treatment process is applied.

While these procedures are standard, treatment planning is customized to suit the couple’s infertility condition. Although the steps are the same, the medications, applications or procedures used may be different.

Phase 1: Initial examination and couple assessment
Stage 2: Ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval
Stage 3: Egg collection
Stage 4: In vitro fertilization (IVF) or microinjection (ICSI)
Stage 5: Embryo transfer

The chances of success in IVF treatment are the highest among assisted reproductive techniques. However, success rates are determined by many different factors.

Many different factors determine the chances of success, especially the age of the expectant mother, health problems that prevent the couple from conceiving, the quality of the reproductive cells or the couple’s compliance with the treatment.

In women over 35 years of age, the chances of success decrease as ovarian reserves decrease. Although there is no clear age for the father-to-be, the sperm quality of the father-to-be also decreases with age. For this reason, age is an important factor for both men and women. Another important factor is the success of the IVF center.

The doctor’s experience, communication with the couple, diagnosis and treatment method are among the most important issues that determine the chances of success.

Factors that increase the success rate:

• High ovarian reserves of the expectant mother increase the chances of success.
• A maternal age of less than 37 years increases the chances of success.
• Before treatment, it is necessary to give up smoking and alcohol habits completely if possible and to eat as regularly as possible.
• It increases the chances of success for overweight expectant mothers to reach a healthy weight by consulting a specialist before treatment.

In IVF treatment, expectant parents may be concerned about the treatment methods used. In particular, there may be fears about whether the drugs used in the treatment can cause cancer, genetic problems that may occur in the baby or long-term complications that may occur in the expectant mother and father.

However, IVF is a very safe treatment and does not pose any long-term risks. The biggest risk in IVF treatment is the failure of the treatment. In this case, especially the expectant mother may experience emotional difficulties.

However, health problems in the baby to be born or in the expectant mother/father do not arise as a result of IVF treatment. Therefore, there is no additional risk of disease caused by IVF treatment.

IVF treatment, like any other medical treatment, can cause short-term side effects. These side effects are

-Bruising, swelling and pain may occur at the injection sites.

-As a result of overstimulation of the eggs, some expectant mothers may experience weight gain, nausea, vomiting and bloating. These side effects disappear in a short time.

-There may be a risk of OHSS due to the ovum growing too much. Generally, weight, waist measurement and in some cases blood tests are monitored. Mild, moderate, severe OHSS symptoms can be seen.

-Bleeding may occur during the egg collection procedure. This bleeding can be kept under control.

-There is a risk of infection after egg collection. However, the risk of infection is minimized with the meticulousness of the IVF center.

-There may be some pain or bleeding during the embryo transfer procedure. This is a condition that does not require treatment. The pain goes away by itself.

-Mood changes may occur in the expectant mother due to the medical drugs administered during treatment.

The doctor will give the couple all the necessary information about all possible side effects, risks and the success rate of the treatment.

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