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IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

In vitro fertilization is an effective assisted reproductive method against many causes of infertility.

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What is IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)?

In the IVF process, first the ovaries are stimulated with gonadotropin injections (controlled ovarian hyperstimulation), then follicles are aspirated under ultrasound guidance with a needle to collect eggs. The collected eggs are fertilized with sperm in the laboratory; the resulting embryos are kept in the culture medium for 3-5 days and then placed into the uterus with a thin catheter.

Success rates vary according to the woman's age and ovarian reserve: while the live birth rate per transfer is approximately 40-50% in women under 35, this rate decreases with advancing age. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) currently offers success rates close to fresh transfer.

In Türkiye, state insurance (SGK) reimburses 3 IVF attempts for couples meeting certain criteria. Extensive IVF services are also offered in private polyclinics.

Symptoms

Findings identified in the pre-IVF infertility evaluation are decisive
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): abdominal swelling, pain, nausea
Mild cramping and spotting may occur after embryo transfer
Anxiety and emotional fluctuation are common during the two-week waiting period

Risk Factors

Advanced maternal age and low ovarian reserve
Previously failed IVF attempts
Severe male factor infertility
Uterine anomalies
Endometriosis
Obesity

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • After completing infertility evaluation, for the IVF decision
  • When OHSS symptoms (severe abdominal pain, shortness of breath) develop
  • When severe bleeding or fever occurs after embryo transfer
  • After the pregnancy test is positive, for ultrasound follow-up

Treatment Methods

01
Controlled ovarian stimulation: GnRH agonist/antagonist + gonadotropin protocols
02
Oocyte retrieval: follicular aspiration under transvaginal ultrasound guidance
03
Fertilization: conventional IVF or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
04
Embryo culture and quality evaluation: up to blastocyst stage
05
Fresh or frozen embryo transfer
06
Luteal phase support: progesterone and estrogen supplementation if needed

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