IVF (In vitro fertilization) can be demanding and exhausting if we are not aware of the process of the treatment and are not adequately prepared.
IVF in itself is not a tiring treatment. But the period before and following the treatment can be testing as you will be undergoing a process in which all your hopes for having a baby may lie.
If you plan on proceeding with the IVF treatment to achieve your dream parenthood, having a proper preparation checklist and heeding it will help a great deal in going through the treatment smoothly.
IVF Preparation Checklist
The IVF preparation checklist is a great tool in helping you identify if you are adequately prepared for the treatment journey.
Check all the listed below before starting your IVF journey. Your IVF preparation checklist must include:
- Understanding of the IVF treatment
- Knowing the processes involved
- Choosing the best fertility doctor
- Getting finances for the treatment planned
- Following pre-treatment instructions
- Adopting an IVF-friendly lifestyle
- Checking emotional health
All the Best for your IVF Journey !
Understand the IVF Treatment
Having a clear knowledge of IVF treatment is primary as it will help you prepare for the treatment appropriately and adequately.
Book an appointment with a qualified and experienced fertility doctor and the one you are comfortable with too, to ask all the questions that are bothering you about the IVF treatment process and have enough clarification on what you are getting into.
You need to know what an IVF treatment will involve being properly prepared for the treatment and how long will IVF take from the first appointment and of course all the processes involved.
The Processes Involved
- IVF involves ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilisation, embryo transfer, and possibly sperm retrieval, guided by a fertility doctor.
The processes involved in IVF treatment are usually around 4 or 5 series of steps, namely:
- The ovarian stimulation phase
- The egg retrieval stage
- The fertilization process
- The embryo transfer step
The cycle may also include the sperm retrieval stage if required, especially when the sperm is retrieved alongside the egg retrieval stage from your male partner.
Know about the IVF treatment hormonal injections, medications, and procedures involved in detail from your consultation with your fertility doctor to stay aware of the treatment you will be putting your body through.
Choosing Your Fertility Doctor
- Selecting the right fertility doctor is crucial for a successful IVF journey, ensuring qualifications, experience, comfort, and personalised care.
Choosing the best fertility doctor fit for you is as important as the IVF treatment itself.
Ensure that your doctor has the required fertility treatment qualifications and considerable years of experience in the field. Look into patient reviews on their service and their success rates as well.
Also, see whether you are comfortable with the doctor you choose to get treated by so that you do not have to force yourself to visit the clinic or hospital every time.
Choosing a comfortable fertility specialist who can render you personalized IVF treatment is an added boon to your journey toward being a parent. You can also comfortably clarify all your fertility and pregnancy-related questions with such a comfortable medical service provider.
Get Your Finances Planned
Getting your finances planned before the treatment can reduce unnecessary stress during the treatment.
You have to stay stress-free for the treatment to be effective. So it is better not to stress about the cost of the treatment once you begin the IVF process.
You can consult with your clinic or hospital regarding the fee and medical insurance claim.
Meet All the Pre-treatment Requirements
- Disclose your medical history and undergo physical exams to prepare for IVF and identify health barriers.
The preparation for the IVF treatment begins weeks before the actual process.
First, tell your doctor everything about your health. You might have heard this saying, “Do not hide any medical condition from your doctor”. Since you will be subjecting your body to treatment it is wiser to not hide any medical condition that may disturb your treatment process.
During the initial appointment with your doctor, you would be providing your medical history and also the medical history of your family to screen for any possible genetic ailments.
Both men and women must also have to undergo a set of physical examinations before the treatment to check for any health barriers to the treatment.
Adopt an IVF-friendly Lifestyle
The IVF treatment requires a healthy physical condition and careful precautions to enrich your treatment’s chance of success.
There are quite some things that you have to mandate into your new lifestyle adoption during the IVF journey:
- Eat nutritious foods
- Avoid processed and fast foods at all costs
- Avoid caffeine
- Avoid foods that may cause miscarriages
- Track your menstrual cycle without fail
- Take supplements recommended by your fertility doctor
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
- Drink adequate water
- Avoid involving in strenuous activities
- Get enough rest and proper sleep
- Maintain the ideal BMI (Body Mass Index)
Take Care of Your Emotional Well-being
Since IVF calls for both physical and mental endurance check whether you are emotionally prepared to face the treatment as well.
In case you are afraid of the treatment, feel free to share it with your fertility doctor, spouse, or other good friends in your life. Motivate yourself and take the courage to fulfill your dream of having a baby.
Always, surround yourself with a positive environment and practice patience throughout your IVF journey for the success of your treatment.
Conclusion
Sit, relax, take a deep breath, and collect yourself with the appropriate IVF checklist before heading on toward the journey of pregnancy. The journey can be perplexing. It may not go as you had envisioned. But stay strong. Stay positive. Stay hopeful. You have quality and service-focused fertility doctors available to help you through this season of waiting and hoping to have a baby.
In case you seek guidance regarding IVF treatment, feel free to consult our fertility specialist.
We wish you the very best in your journey toward pregnancy. Have a healthy and safe pregnancy!
FAQs
Yes, IVF is a safe treatment. Millions of people have taken this treatment around the world to date. The success rate of the treatment is also high. The treatment is favorable to both the mother and the baby as well.
IVF costs around one to two lakhs in India. You can verify the cost of the fee in the clinic where you will be getting treated.
Yes, the frozen embryo process step may cost a bit more than the fresh embryo transfer process as it includes the cryopreservation of the embryos in the laboratory.