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You may not be able to comfort each other enough at times of disappointment, especially when you are both upset. If you don't have a family or a friend who can provide support (without pressure), then the positive and sensitive assistance offered by a support group may be very suitable, either in the short term or longer. Yet other people may seek the more specialized assistance of a counselor, who is either attached to the clinic or based in the community.
Going through an IVF cycle can be very stressful, and you need to be prepared for the ups and downs. Many clinics have found that optimistic and well-prepared patients do have better pregnancy rates, and counseling and emotional support can be very helpful in improving your chances of getting pregnant!
Every time you start a cycle, you have to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. It literally is like gambling - and hoping that you hit the jackpot! Many patients find the first cycle the most stressful - and find it much easier to do a second cycle, because they are more in control and understand much better what they are going through.
If you judge the outcome of an IVF cycle only on the basis of whether or not you get pregnant, then with the limitations of today's technology, you are more likely to be disappointed than otherwise. However, do remember that each cycle also provides you with valuable information, such as whether the sperm fertilize the egg or not, so that you can plan your future course of treatment. Going through an IVF cycle can also give you peace of mind that you tried your best!
When selecting an IVF program, information is crucial. Important points for consideration include the qualifications and experience of personnel, types of patients being treated, support services available, cost, convenience, and rate of successful pregnancies. Older program have established live birth rates based on years of experience. Although new program won't have as much experience and may still be determining their live birth rates, their personnel may be equally qualified.
The range of services offered by an IVF program should be carefully considered. Not all programs are equipped to provide all services, such as tubal transfer, ZIFT, sperm donors, ICSI and cryopreservation of embryos. It is best to select a full-service clinic, which offers all the possible treatment options, so that the one that is best for you can be used.
© Dr. Aniruddha Malpani and Dr. Anjali Malpani www.drmalpani.com
Credits: How to Have a Baby: Overcoming Infertility
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