In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a long-term assisted reproductive technique applied to infertile couples. “In vitro fertilization” is one of the most preferred infertility treatments today.
In cases of unexplained infertility, infection, obstruction in the tubes, poor sperm quality, weight or advanced age, couples can have a baby with the in vitro fertilization method.
In vitro fertilization treatment includes the treatment process that provides fertilization by collecting eggs, which are female reproductive cells, and sperm, which are male reproductive cells, and bringing them together outside the body in a laboratory environment.
The fertilized eggs begin to divide and pass the first developmental stages, called embryos, in the laboratory environment, and are placed in the womb of the expectant mother. Pregnancy obtained after this stage is no different from naturally occurring pregnancies.
The difference from natural pregnancy is that the fertilization process is carried out under laboratory conditions and the fertilized eggs are placed back in the mother's womb.
Vaccination treatment can also be preferred before IVF treatment, especially in male infertility. In this method, the collected sperm are transferred into the uterus.

In vitro fertilization can be applied to women up to the age of 45. However, it should be noted that the chance of getting pregnant is significantly reduced in women over 40 years of age. For this reason, the success rate of IVF treatment in older women is lower than in younger women, and the number of trials may need to be increased.

IVF treatment takes approximately 15 to 18 days. After this period, 10 -12 days later, the Beta HCG level is checked at the blood level and it is checked whether pregnancy is achieved or not.

The main factors affecting the chance of success in IVF treatment are the age and ovarian capacity of the expectant mother. The younger the mother-to-be, the higher the chance of IVF success. Although the age of the father-to-be is also important in the success rate, the determining factor is the age of the mother-to-be. The chance of success in the first IVF attempt between the ages of 20 and 30 is at the level of 70%. While the chance of success is 50% at the age of 30-35, it decreases to 45% between the ages of 35-37. In the 38-40 age range, the chance of success is 30%, and in the 40-42 age range, the chance of success drops to 20%.

The most important side effect of IVF treatment is OHSS (OVERIAN HYPERSTIMULATION), which occurs as a result of overstimulation of the ovaries. The ovaries are enlarged, fluid is collected in the abdomen, and adrenal and liver functions are affected. Severe OHSS requires hospitalization. However, today, there are methods that minimize the risk of OHSS, in expert hands the risk of OHSS is considerably reduced.
Egg retrieval is a surgical operation, although very rarely, the risk of bleeding, bladder-intestinal injury, and anesthesia-related risks have been reported. Multiple pregnancy is also a risk, but limiting the number of embryos transferred has greatly reduced this risk.