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.

It would not be right to give a precise age for IVF treatment. Each person’s health condition is unique. However, in general, after the age of 45, the chances of pregnancy for IVF decrease considerably.

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.

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

Testicular biopsy performed under a microscope (Microtese)

In case of genetic problems, PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is a method of examining embryos of couples and selecting healthy ones from among them.

Assisted hatching, a method of thinning the embryo wall using a laser

Freezing of embryos, sperm and eggs for later use (Frozen)

Methods for monitoring the development of the embryo under camera and selecting healthy developing embryos (Embryoscope)

IVF treatment is an assisted reproductive method that is applied to couples who cannot achieve pregnancy naturally and has the highest chance of success. Within the scope of this treatment, the couple’s problems that prevent pregnancy are identified and then an appropriate treatment is planned.

The ovaries of the expectant mother are stimulated with hormone injections. Then the eggs are collected. The best quality eggs are selected and combined with sperm from the expectant father. The embryos are transferred to the uterus of the expectant mother. IVF treatment is a treatment method that many couples start with hope.

Therefore, it is very important to determine the correct diagnosis and the right treatment method before the procedure. In this way, the physician will honestly express the success rates for the couple and keep expectations realistic. The chances of success are different for each couple. In general, there is a success rate of up to 60%.

For a completely healthy couple, the chance of conception in one month varies between 15 and 20%. The chance of conception within a year is the same as with IVF treatment.

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.

-If overweight expectant mothers consult a specialist before treatment and reach a healthy weight, it increases the chances of success.

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.