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Elijah James
For women around the world who are unable to conceive due to PCOS or simple infertility, there are a number of options that they can consider. One such option is IVF, or in vitro fertilization. This is a process in which the eggs are removed from the ovaries, combined with sperm, incubated, and injected back into the woman's womb once the eggs have combined and formed embryos. This is a process that has had high success rates, but, like every other medical process, there are a number of risks associated with IVF. Risks of IVF Despite the fact that there are many risks of IVF, many women have found that it is an effective procedure that has helped them to conceive despite a number of fertility disorders. It is not a procedure that is recommended for every woman, so it is important that sufficient research is done to ensure that your body is able to handle the procedure. That being said, here are the various IVF risks: - Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome occurs when the fertility drugs are too effective, which causes the woman's ovaries to produce too may eggs. This can be painful and result in swelling in the abdomen and retention of fluids. The side effects of OHSS include nausea, vomiting, bloating of the abdomen, diarrhea, feeling short of breath, being overly thirsty, and your body not expelling sufficient urine. This will usually manifest itself within the first few days after the collection of the eggs, and will usually decrease within two or three weeks if the fertilization doesn't result in pregnancy. - There is a small chance of an infection resulting from the needle being used to harvest the eggs. This is caused by the needle passing through the vaginal wall and into the cervix, though it is most common in women who have has pelvic diseases in the past. - There is also a minimal risk of the other organs around the ovaries being damaged or nicked during the process. The ovaries are surrounded by the bowels, important blood vessels, and the bladder. These may be damaged during the surgery, though the ultrasound technology used for the surgery ensures that this is a 1/1000 occurrence. - Miscarriage happens in as many as 1 out of every four pregnancies, including IVF pregnancies. - When the eggs are implanted incorrectly, an ectopic pregnancy may occur. This happens when the eggs are fertilized and begin to grow outside of the uterus, usually in the woman's fallopian tube. This happens in less than 5% of all IVF pregnancies, and will usually only occur when the woman's fallopian tubes have already been damaged. This can be incredibly serious and lead to massive internal bleeding, so it is important to report any pains to the doctor. - Multiple pregnancy is another occurrence in some IVF cases. When too many embryos are placed into the womb, they can grow into twins, triplets, or more. Multiple pregnancies have a high risk of the babies being born prematurely, grossly underweight, or with birth defects.
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