Many couples and individuals having trouble getting pregnant have turned to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, to help them overcome infertility.
It is a fairly common and popular treatment among those with infertility, and it has helped couples and individuals across the globe find relief from this condition safely and effectively.
Of course, the success rate with this procedure is not 100% and many require multiple sessions to reach success, while some never reach success at all.
The chances of success are very variable depending on different factors that may vary from one individual to the next.
Yet, IVF is one of the most trusted and successful fertility treatments available.
The success rate with in vitro fertilization may be around 30 to 35% for women under the age of 35, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
For women 35 to 37 it may be about 25%; for women 38 to 40 it may be about 15 to 20%; and for women over 40 it may be around 6 to 10%.
Different variables may influence the success rates in some cases, so it is important to discuss this with a fertility specialist for a more accurate estimate of the success rate.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is a procedure that involves the direct injection of sperm into an egg to create an embryo, rather than combining sperm and eggs in a dish in a laboratory, as is done with IVF.
This helps to increase the chances of fertilization, but does not increase the chances of success after the fertilization stage.
This procedure may be helpful for those for whom severe male factor infertility is an issue.
A specialist will provide further information and will help to determine if the procedure may be helpful.
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, is another treatment that is used to overcome infertility.
Because it is a cheaper option, it may be used by many before in vitro fertilization.
However, the success rates with this procedure are generally lower than those with in vitro fertilization.
The average success rates for this treatment are about 10 to 20% in each cycle, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
Again, younger women may have a higher rate of success than women who are over the age of 35.
So before undergoing any procedure, consider the success rate of each treatment in addition to the cost of treatment to help determine which procedure you'd like to pursue.
Also consult with the expert on the matter-the fertility specialist.