Last Updated on August 20, 2024
On IVF day, India’s leading fertility expert Dr. Devika Gunasheela answers many questions about IVF and gives couples hope as they try to start a family.
July 25th marks IVF Day, a day that celebrates the groundbreaking achievement of the first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure and the birth of Louise Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, in 1978. Today is an icon of hope, determination, and the amazing strides in reproductive technology. On this day as we celebrate, we must also reach out to those childless couples who are considering IVF as a means of becoming parents.
Educate Yourself
It’s important to gain a solid understanding of IVF and the reproductive process. The process, how well it works, the possibility of anything going wrong, and how exactly the treatment itself will be like. Knowing the process can give you the control to make those choices and allow you to progress.
Seek Professional Guidance
And see a fertility doctor to see what can be done. A complete assessment done by a trained professional will find the root of the problem and recommend the appropriate treatment. Your doctor will customize a treatment plan specifically for you.
Emotional Preparation
The IVF journey can be emotionally taxing. Prepare yourself for the emotional ups and downs that may come with the process. Consider talking with your fertility specialist to help manage the emotional challenges, as the doctor can best understand your feelings.
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Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
But your health plays such a major role in an IVF procedure. Focus on maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Things to help manage stress like yoga or meditation.
Understand Financial Implications
IVF can be a costly procedure, so it’s essential to understand the financial aspects before starting treatment. But check with your insurance provider to see if any of the costs are covered. Discuss available payment options with your hospital to understand the financial aspects of your treatment.
Be Patient and Stay Positive
The IVF thing, well it just takes time and sometimes it takes two or three cycles to work. Patience and a positive outlook are vital. Just help each other along the way and don’t lose sight of what its all about. Keep in mind that there are plenty of couples that have gotten pregnant after several tries with IVF.
Explore Alternative Treatments
While IVF is a well-known option, there are other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and treatments available. Talk to your specialist about other possibilities like IUI or egg donation or even surrogacy and what would be the best way for you.
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Stay Informed
And reproductive medicine is not exactly a static field, no, there are always new techniques, new technologies. Knowing what is new can open up more doors and also increase your odds.
Prioritize Self-Care
Prioritizing your mental and physical health is essential. Get lots of sleep, do what you love, and have a wonderful support system of family and friends.
Keep Communication Open
Being open with your partner is a must during the IVF process. Most importantly, discuss your feelings and concerns openly to strengthen your relationship and support each other effectively. Last Peg IVF Day is more that just a day to recognize the strides in reproductive medicine, it is a day of hope for all of those couples that are unable to concieve. Armed with knowledge and medical help and a healthy, positive lifestyle, you can undertake the IVF process with the hope and certainty that it will work. But don’t forget you are not alone, there is help out there and lots of couples have fulfilled their dreams of becoming parents through invitro.
(This is an article by Dr. Devika Gunasheela, well known infertility specialist and managing director of Gunasheela surgical and maternity hospital and fertility centre in Bangalore. To remember on this day, India’s 2nd IVF baby was born in this hospital, marking a significant milestone in the field of assisted reproductive technology.)