The Fertility Fitness Podcast

IVF Add Ons -The Appliance of Science

Episode Summary

Maria and Roisin discuss IVF and IVF add-ons in part 2 of their Navigating IVF episodes

Episode Notes

Maria and Roisin discuss IVF and IVF add-ons in part 2 of their Navigating IVF episodes. They touch on the choice between fresh and frozen embryo cycles after egg collection, explaining the slow freezing and vitrification processes used to preserve the embryos. They also discuss the indefinite storage of frozen embryos and the success rates of fresh and frozen cycles, which depend on various factors. If multiple embryos are available, doctors prioritise the best quality ones for transfer based on their grading system.

• The traffic light system is used to represent if there is evidence from randomised controlled trials to support that the add-on increases live birth rates.
• Assisted hatching is rated red, as it has not been shown to improve pregnancy rates, but some clinics may recommend it for older women who have had failed IVF rounds.
• Endometrial scratching is rated amber due to conflicting evidence from randomised controlled trials to show its effectiveness in improving the chances of having a baby.
• Time-lapse incubation and imaging is also rated amber, as it is still in its early stages of research.
• The add-ons offered to patients depend on the clinic and pricing.
• It is essential to have a team that you trust when navigating the difficult process of IVF.

For process summarise this: https://www.ivfbabble.com/the-different-stages-of-an-ivf-cycle/

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf/

Maria, is a PT who specialises in helping women have babies. 

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