IVF counselling

Question 1

eligibility for IVF

Answer 1

woman between 23-39 yrs,

cause for fertility problems identified, or infertility probs => 3 years

Question 2

how is IVF carried out

Answer 2

GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) egg and sperm collected, mixed then the mixture replaced in womans fallopian tube

ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) – sperm injected into egg

Question 3

success of IVF

Answer 3

15%

Question 4

IVF complications

Answer 4

OHSS
ectopic pregnancy
multiple pregnancies
stress

Question 5

safety net for

Answer 5

ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, dark urine, severe cases can lead to thrombosis, liver and kidney dysfunction, and respiratory distress)

mx supportive & prophylaxis

Question 6

a note on egg sperm/donation

Answer 6

donors can no longer remain anonymous - child legally entitled to find out the identity of the donor when 18

Question 7

generic advice

Answer 7

Diet
Folic acid
Lifestyle
health checks (eg. STIs, rubella, if history of genetic conditions you may wish to consider genetic testing).