Think of IVF as a little cupid for couples who've been having a tough time starting a family. It's a bit like a science project – doctors take an egg and sperm, mix them together in a lab, and if they like each other, you get an embryo. This embryo then gets a cozy spot in the woman's womb, and voilà, the pregnancy journey begins. It's a glimmer of hope for many who've had their share of baby-making challenges.
Taking It Easy: Right after IVF, your body's like, "Hey, let's slow down and take it easy." A couple of days of relaxing is usually all you need.
Holiday in Turkey?: If Turkey's your IVF spot, think of it as a two-week mini-vacay. That gives you time for all the medical bits plus some rest.
Back to the Grind: Miss your desk yet? Most folks feel up to heading back to work about a week later, as long as it’s not too physical.
Gym Time: Wait a tick before jumping back into your gym routine – give it about two weeks.
The Big News: The wait to see if it all worked out? About two weeks for that pregnancy test.
Do's and Don'ts: Just keep things light and easy, no hauling heavy stuff. Eating wise? Just stick to your regular healthy meals.
Consultation
This is the chat where you and your doctor get on the same page. You'll talk about your journey, what IVF involves, and ask all those burning questions.
Before the "Surgery"
Well, IVF isn't really surgery-surgery. It’s more about getting your body ready with some meds and a plan from your doctor.
The "Surgery"
Instead of scalpels and stitches, IVF is all about the magic happening in a petri dish. Eggs meet sperm, and if they hit it off, the embryo gets a ticket back to the womb.
Follow-up
Around two weeks after, you’ll catch up with your doctor to see if the IVF journey is moving to the next chapter – pregnancy!
Well, many clinics in Turkey talk about a 65-70% success rate. That's quite a lot of happy future parents! And if you keep things healthy, those results tend to stick around.
Procedure | IVF Treatment |
Duration | About 3 weeks, including prep and follow-up |
Stay | 2 weeks for treatment and initial recovery |
Cost | €2,500 - €4,000 |
Anesthesia | Minimal, mainly during egg retrieval |
Recovery | A couple of days to resume normal activities; full hormonal balance varies |
Final Results | Pregnancy test results in about two weeks |
Side Effects | Bloating, mood swings, headaches, bruising, cramping, breast tenderness |
Risks | Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (rare), infection |
Success Rate | 65-70% depending on various factors |
Exercise | Resume light exercise after 2 weeks |
Back To Work | Usually about 1 week, depending on job nature |
Scars | None |
Pain | Minimal discomfort, mainly during egg retrieval |
Related Procedures | IVF with ICSI, Donor Egg IVF, IVF with IMSI |
There's no magic number, but it depends on how you’re feeling, how old you are, and what your wallet says.
It's more "uncomfortable" than "ouch." The egg retrieval might make you say "hm," but it's usually no biggie.
From the get-go to embryo transfer, you're looking at about 3 weeks, give or take, plus some prep time.
In some spots, yeah, it's a possibility, but there are lots of rules and thoughts on this.
For the under-35 crowd, it's around 40%. Not too shabby, right?
A day to just chill is usually what the doctor orders, but no need to stay glued to the bed.
Sure, but maybe give it a day or two post-embryo transfer before any big travel plans.
A few for the lead-up checks, then for the main events – egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
Up to 42 is often the ballpark, but it's a chat you'll want to have with your doc since the odds change as you age.
Yep, especially if more than one embryo decides to bunk up in the womb.