embryo.net

Millions of couples, due to age or physical defects, cannot get pregnant through normal means. Many of these infertile couples turn to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, to realize their dream of having children. But IVF is not right for everyone. Like any medical procedure, in vitro fertilization works best for patients who meet certain criteria. Let’s take a closer look at the characteristics of the ideal IVF candidate. Couples under the age of 35 would be good candidates for in vitro fertilization (IVF) after one year of trying, unsuccessfully, to become pregnant. Older couples, aged 35 and older, could look into IVF after six months. In vitro fertilization can overcome structural defects that prevent women from becoming pregnant through traditional means. These include blocked fallopian tubes, and abnormalities in the cervix and uterus. Women with endometriosis and ovulation disorders have also gone on to have successful pregnancies following IVF. Men with a low sperm count,