New Delhi. Fertility problems affect about 10 to 14 percent of the Indian population and up to 15 percent of couples worldwide. The last few decades have seen a huge increase in infertility due to lifestyle changes, environmental influences and economic and educational aspirations of women. Of the many infertility treatments available today, IVF has the highest chance of success (30-50%). While simple treatments like intra-uterine insemination (IUI) and ovulation induction have a success rate of around 10-15%.

The number of couples choosing IVF has increased dramatically, yet many are reluctant to do so for fear of having an abnormal baby. People’s precious time is wasted due to these apprehensions. Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and IVF specialist at Nurture Clinic has given 5 important tips to keep in mind while going for IVF.

stay positive and focus on your goal
Before starting IVF, the couple should discuss its pros and cons with an expert and stick to their intention. A positive mindset plays an important role in your journey till you become successful and conceive. Apart from this, always keep alternative measures ready to achieve your goal.

Know the process in detail
First of all, understand completely what is the treatment of infertility and what is necessary to do from your side. It helps you to be prepared in advance. Infertility treatment includes procedures like IUI, IVF or ICSI. These depend on the fertility evaluation of the male and female. IUI is a much cheaper option, but has only a 10-15 percent chance of a successful pregnancy.

lifestyle assessment
Being at the right weight is the first step towards this journey. It is important to have a balanced diet and include foods that enhance the ability to conceive for both men and women. Adopt healthy lifestyle changes and become physically active to increase your chances of conceiving.

Select an ethical IVF center
It should take time and effort to choose an ethical IVF center. Which follows all the above protocols for the process and complies with the necessary guidelines. Having qualified doctors and proper infrastructure is the key to success. Choose an appropriate time and plan your work schedule accordingly.

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Trust Your Healthcare Team
Once you decide to go for IVF, it is important to trust your doctor and work as a team to make the process a success. The commitment of both the partners is equally important for the treatment to be successful. Apart from this, this treatment is expensive and for this it is necessary to plan your finances.

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