IVF

Cards (7)

  • • Older people will not have a menstrual cycle, meaning no eggs will be released. LH or hCG stimulates the release of an egg from an ovary (ovulation) so there is an increased number of eggs that can be collected and used in the treatment
  • Older people have an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm and ova which may lead to health conditions in their children, which can be monitored through the IVF process.
  • There is an increased risk of complications in pregnancy in older patients,
  • IVF can improve the chances of pregnancy in older people who may have decreased fertility due to age-related factors.
  • There is an increased risk of complications in pregnancy in older patients, which may be detrimental to the health of the embryo and patient
  • Donor eggs and sperm can be used in IVF, which increases the chance of successful implantations
  • Genetic screening can be carried out on embryos to select those that do not have genetic conditions,