Hi, ladies.
So I'm spending my day off researching IVF...fun, huh? My RE suggested IVF as our next step. As bad as I want a baby, I sort of think we're jumping the gun (I have one ovary left after having ovarian cancer and we've just been trying a year and have had one IUI - I'm 33). I have a consult with our IVF center where my RE works...its separate from the (catholic) hospital in which he generally operates. I'm researching and writing down all the questions I can think of - but one thing I'm not finding a lot of info on is risks with IVF...risks for the baby. All I'm finding is the obvious multiple births and low weight/early birth...but are there any more risks with birth defects/downs/etc with IVF?
It just feels like our RE is really pushing IVF so quickly....I assume its due to my age and low reserve having only one ovary...but....ugh.
TIA
Re: Risks of IVF?
There is a higher risk of multiple birth from IUI than there is with IVF.
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Yep -I agree with Gen on this one. You will see more multiples from IUI than you will from IVF.
I also don't think there is a higher risk of genetic defects with IVF - so I am not sure where you are getting that data from. I have never heard that one before.
and based on what my MFM says, the minutely increased risk is only because of the manipulation of the egg/sperm/embryo.
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There isn't really any significant risk to the babies. As pps said, you have a greater chance of HOM with IUI than IVF.
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yep, yep. Mine said that and also it could be related to IF itself - poor egg or sperm quality to begin with.
I'd agree with everything said already but want to add:
take you time, doing your research and it will feel right when you are ready.
I think the REs are so used to all of this (and it's not their life) that they do talk fast and seem to "rush" us. I had that exp. with an upcoming procedure. He was done explaining and I was totally confused.
Good luck.