How Many IVF Cycles Are Needed ? | Lavanya Fertility Centre
How Many IVF Cycles Are Needed ? | Lavanya Fertility Centre
How many IVF cycles are needed ?
- It is difficult to predict how many IVF cycles a patient may need.
- IVF success depends on:
- >> Age of the female partner
- >> Egg reserve
- >> Sperm quality
- >> Embryo quality
- >> Presence of uterine disease
- >> Endometrial thickness and health
Hidden Factors Affecting IVF Success
Some factors cannot be detected during routine pre-IVF testing:
- ~> Altered endometrial receptivity
- ~> Genetic status of the embryo
- ~> Immunological causes of IVF failure
Certain investigations are done only after IVF failure.
All tests cannot be performed in advance
Conditions Where More Than One IVF Cycle May Be Needed
Embryo Pooling
- # Low ovarian reserve results in fewer eggs and embryos.
- # Multiple egg collections may be needed to pool good-quality blastocysts.
Known Genetic Abnormalities
- # More embryos may be required for genetic screening (PGT).
- # This may need more than one stimulation cycle.
Thin Endometrium
- # Lower success rates compared to normal endometrium.
- # May require additional treatment cycles.
Important Notes for Patients
- >> Any patient may face IVF failure and require a second cycle.
- >> IVF failure should not be seen as a personal failure.
- >> Persistence and emotional strength are essential.
“We don’t fail when we don’t achieve.
We fail when we lose faith.”
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