After a failed intrauterine insemination, we were initially hesitant to try IVF due to the time and financial investment. This includes medications for ovarian stimulation, medications for oocyte maturation, medications to prevent premature ovulation, and — if you have a healthy embryo — medications to prepare the lining of your uterus. The protocols to prepare my body for the embryo transfer were different and just as complicated. At this point, I was approaching 40 and knew that each day that passed was diminishing my chances of a successful pregnancy. The important thing when going into an IVF treatment is creating realistic expectations that prepare you for the best — and the worst — it has to offer.

Source: Huffington Post July 29, 2021 12:56 UTC