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IVF treatment, or in vitro fertilization, is a popular fertility procedure that has varying rates of success for individuals. This treatment involves implanting fertilized eggs, or embryos, into the uterus to conceive a child. Before beginning this procedure, you and your doctor should discuss your unique likelihood of success. Here are a few factors that affect the chances of successful implantation and birth.

Which Factors Influence IVF Treatment?

1. Age

Older women have a lower chance of getting pregnant and a higher risk of miscarriage, especially if they’re using their own eggs for the treatment. These chances of success drop dramatically around the mid-30’s. After the age of 40, the likelihood of a successful birth decreases each year.

A woman is born with all the eggs she’ll have in her lifetime. As she ages and menstruates monthly, the number and quality of her eggs reduce. An egg’s genetic material is damaged over time, increasing the risk of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications.

2. Smoking

ivf treatmentThe toxic chemicals in cigarettes reduce sperm motility and ovary stimulation. As a result, smokers tend to have lower implantation rates than nonsmokers. Couples with a smoker will also require higher dosages of fertility drugs, and they may need to stop smoking a few months before starting the treatment.

3. Donor Eggs

If you’re 40 or older, using young donor eggs will increase the treatment’s likelihood of success. This is because a young woman who has had a successful live birth before may have higher quality eggs than a woman in her mid-30’s who has never had a child.

 

If you want to get this fertility treatment, head to IVF HAWAII in Honolulu. These professionals have the highest IVF success rate in the state, and their team will suggest lifestyle changes to increase your chances of successful implantation and birth. Call (808) 538-6655 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website to find out what you can expect from this appointment.

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