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Tips For Preparing For IVF

7 April 2018 by Clifford Ramos

Dealing with infertility can be incredibly difficult for a couple. When a woman is unable to become pregnant, couples often turn to infertility doctors, like those at Women's Care Inc, and try a number of procedures. If none of the procedures result in a viable pregnancy, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be recommended. While IVF brings a real chance of a baby to a couple who has been struggling with infertility, the process can also be quite challenging. If you plan on beginning your first cycle of IVF in the near future, use the following tips to prepare:

Take Care of Yourself

Prior to starting an IVF cycle, do as much as you can to take care of yourself. Make sure that you're eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep daily. Moderate exercise is also helpful; feeling good both emotionally and physically is a good thing when going through the IVF process.

Do Your Research

It is not uncommon for couples to feel very anxious before starting their first cycle of IVF. The procedure requires a large financial investment and can be invasive, which can be stressful. One of the best ways to help relieve this anxiety is by learning as much as you can about the IVF process. Knowing what to expect can make things a lot easier and less stressful. Don't hesitate to turn to your infertility doctor with any questions that you may have.

Be Prepared to Make Decisions

When the IVF process begins, it is important to be ready to make a number of important decisions. You will need to decide how many embryos to transfer; many people choose to transfer multiple embryos, but you also have to keep in mind that doing so can result in multiple children. In addition, you will also need to decide what you want to do with any embryos that are not transferred. You can opt to freeze the embryos to use in the future or you can donate embryos to another couple who is using advanced reproductive treatment to grow their family.

Rely on Your Support System

Struggling with infertility can be emotionally exhausting, so it is important to have a support system around you during the IVF process. You may want to consider only telling a few people who are closest to you about the fact that you're starting your first cycle of IVF. If the procedure works and you become pregnant, you can share the news with everyone you know, but if the IVF is not successful, you can rely on a small group of your closest friends and family members to support you. 

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