IVF Myths And Facts: Expert Addresses Common Misconceptions

Every year, July 25 is observed as World IVF Day. IVF or In vitro fertilisation is a medical procedure through which an egg (ovum) gets fertilised with the sperm in a test tube or anywhere outside the parent body. This is a common treatment for pregnancy complications including infertility. However, this common procedure has many baseless myths tied around it.

To know more about the myths of IVF and the reality behind them, we spoke to Dr Jayati Mondal, Consultant IVF Specialist, Renew Healthcare, Kolkata. Let us bust some myths revolving around IVF and uncover the truth.

IVF Myths And Facts

Myth 1: IVF Is Only For Couples Struggling With Infertility

Fact: Dr Mondal says, “With a high success rate of 40-60%, IVF is a versatile tool in modern reproductive medicine. While it undoubtedly helps couples struggling with infertility, it is also used in other situations as well.” Couples with genetic disorders can opt for IVF with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) while same-sex couples can use donor sperm or turn to gestational surrogacy with IVF.

Myth 2: Age Doesn't Impact IVF Success

Fact: “Women are born with a limited number of eggs (Celebs Who Froze Their Eggs) whose quality deteriorates with time. This significantly affects IVF success rates,” reveals Dr Mondal. However, older women have conceived through IVF as well. Younger women are more likely to succeed in the process.

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Myth 3: IVF Always Results In Multiple Births

Fact: Dr Mondalclarifies, “Modern IVF protocols prioritise transferring a single, healthy embryo to the uterus. This practice, known as single embryo transfer (SET), has dramatically reduced the risk of twins, triplets, or more, which reduces the health risks for both mother and babies.”

Myth 4: IVF is the Sole Fertility Treatment

Fact: IVF is an impactful tool but is not a problem-solver for everyone. Many pregnancy-related issues must be consulted with customised plans. “For instance, couples with male infertility might benefit from intrauterine insemination (IUI). Women with ovulation (Ovulation Pain) disorders might respond well to fertility medications,” says Dr Mondal.

She further adds, "IVF is not just about creating life; it's about nurturing hope. With advancements in technology and personalised care, we're empowering more couples to realise their dream of parenthood."

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