{"id":39621,"date":"2025-06-23T12:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf-common-questions-about-this-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:12:56","slug":"in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF): Common Questions About This Assisted Reproduction Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you undergoing assisted reproduction treatment such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation? Or maybe you will be soon?<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case,\u00a0<strong>there are surely a thousand questions running through your head<\/strong>\u00a0which you forgot to consult with your doctor. Don\u2019t worry, because at URE Centro Gutenberg we\u2019ll answer them for you!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Can_I_have_intercourse_during_assisted_reproduction_treatment\" >Can I have intercourse during assisted reproduction treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Do_I_need_to_rest_after_the_egg_retrieval_and_embryo_transfer_during_IVF_treatment\" >Do I need to rest after the egg retrieval and embryo transfer during IVF treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Are_all_medications_equally_effective\" >Are all medications equally effective?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Can_genetic_diseases_be_prevented_with_in_vitro_fertilisation\" >Can genetic diseases be prevented with in vitro fertilisation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Is_the_egg_retrieval_painful\" >Is the egg retrieval painful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#What_are_the_success_rates_for_in_vitro_fertilisation\" >What are the success rates for in vitro fertilisation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Should_I_quit_smoking_during_in_vitro_fertilisation_treatment\" >Should I quit smoking during in vitro fertilisation treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Can_I_exercise_during_in_vitro_fertilisation_treatment\" >Can I exercise during in vitro fertilisation treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Does_in_vitro_fertilisation_put_babies_at_an_increased_risk_for_birth_defects\" >Does in vitro fertilisation put babies at an increased risk for birth defects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation-questions-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/#Does_the_ovarian_stimulation_produce_side_effects\" >Does the ovarian stimulation produce side effects?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_in_vitro_fertilisation_treatment_last\"><\/span>How long does in vitro fertilisation treatment last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most assisted reproduction treatments are carried out\u00a0<strong>over the course of one menstrual cycle<\/strong>. Treatment generally starts at the beginning of your period, with the ovarian stimulation, and lasts between 8 to 12 days. Following this first step comes the insemination or egg collection and embryo transfer, depending on whether you are undergoing artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some treatments require prior preparation<\/strong>. We must also account for the time needed to carry out the initial evaluation and analyses before deciding what the most suitable reproduction technique is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_intercourse_during_assisted_reproduction_treatment\"><\/span>Can I have intercourse during assisted reproduction treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intercourse is not recommended\u00a0<strong>at two specific times during treatment<\/strong>. One is at the end of ovarian stimulation and then again after egg retrieval, mainly due to the fact that the ovaries are larger in size. This increases the risk of ovarian torsion and can also be quite uncomfortable for the female.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is nothing published that contraindicates it, we recommend\u00a0<strong>refraining from intercourse following the embryo transfer in IVF<\/strong>, primarily for the patients\u2019 peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Following artificial insemination<\/strong>\u00a0intercourse is not contraindicated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_rest_after_the_egg_retrieval_and_embryo_transfer_during_IVF_treatment\"><\/span>Do I need to rest after the egg retrieval and embryo transfer during IVF treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the egg retrieval, as with any surgery involving anaesthesia,\u00a0<strong>it is advisable that you rest and relax\u00a0<\/strong>for about 24 hours, though bed rest is not necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Following the embryo transfer, more than rest, it\u2019s essential that you\u00a0<strong>stay relaxed and keep yourself distracted<\/strong>. \u00a0Rest has not been shown to improve the likelihood of pregnancy, and following your \u201cnormal\u201d daily routine will not affect the results of treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_medications_equally_effective\"><\/span>Are all medications equally effective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, the hormones used to stimulate the ovaries are\u00a0<strong>based on the natural hormones FSH and LH, or a combination of the two<\/strong>. These hormones may be sold under many different names and all are equally effective. The use of one or another will depend on each patient, her diagnosis and the experiences of each doctor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_genetic_diseases_be_prevented_with_in_vitro_fertilisation\"><\/span>Can genetic diseases be prevented with in vitro fertilisation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nowadays, thanks to advances in genetics, it is possible to identify many genetic conditions in embryos through preimplantation genetic diagnosis.\u00a0<strong>One example are monogenic disorders<\/strong>, or disorders caused by the mutation of a single gene, such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, fragile X, etc. Disorders caused by several genes with mutations (polygenic disorders), cannot yet be prevented through assisted reproduction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_egg_retrieval_painful\"><\/span>Is the egg retrieval painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The egg retrieval is a surgical procedure that requires sedation and generally lasts between 15 to 20 minutes. Due to the effects of the anaesthesia, egg collection is\u00a0<strong>normally painless<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_success_rates_for_in_vitro_fertilisation\"><\/span>What are the success rates for in vitro fertilisation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results will depend on each patient\u2019s diagnosis and each clinic. At URE Centro Gutenberg the average pregnancy success rate with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\">in vitro fertilisation treatment<\/a>\u00a0is around 50 to 55% per embryo transfer, and a\u00a0<strong>cumulative success rate of over 80%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/egg-donation\/\">IVF with donor eggs, or egg donation<\/a>, the likelihood of pregnancy is between 60 and 70% per transfer,\u00a0<strong>and a cumulative success rate of over 90%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_quit_smoking_during_in_vitro_fertilisation_treatment\"><\/span>Should I quit smoking during in vitro fertilisation treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that you\u00a0<strong>stop smoking, or cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day as much as possible<\/strong>. It has been clearly proven that tobacco is detrimental to fertility as it reduces sperm and egg quality, decreases the chances of embryo implantation and also increases the likelihood of miscarriage and other problems during pregnancy and delivery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_exercise_during_in_vitro_fertilisation_treatment\"><\/span>Can I exercise during in vitro fertilisation treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several studies have linked a balanced diet and regular physical activity to an increased likelihood of pregnancy. It is advisable to maintain\u00a0<strong>moderate-intensity physical activity on a regular basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_in_vitro_fertilisation_put_babies_at_an_increased_risk_for_birth_defects\"><\/span>Does in vitro fertilisation put babies at an increased risk for birth defects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To date, IVF\u00a0<strong>has not been shown to increase chances or have a statistically significant difference\u00a0<\/strong>on birth defects in children born from assisted reproduction techniques compared to children born from natural pregnancies. At any rate, several scientific associations, including ones from Spain,\u00a0are constantly monitoring these possible issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_ovarian_stimulation_produce_side_effects\"><\/span>Does the ovarian stimulation produce side effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with any medical procedure, ovarian stimulation is not risk-free. However, there is a very low incidence of risks and they are carefully controlled. The most serious risk is ovarian hyper\u2011stimulation syndrome, a condition which years ago was the cause of treatment cancellation, hospital admittance and serious health problems. But\u00a0<strong>nowadays it is possible to predict, manage and almost 100% prevent\u00a0<\/strong>this complication from occurring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope that these answers have helped to clear up any doubts you had about your<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\">\u00a0in vitro fertilisation treatment<\/a>. Remember that\u00a0<strong>at URE Centro Gutenberg we are here to help you make your dream of becoming a mother come true<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering undergoing assisted reproduction treatment,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\">you can request an appointment with us<\/a>\u00a0and we will be happy to\u00a0<strong>provide you with more information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you undergoing assisted reproduction treatment such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation? Or maybe you will be soon? 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