IVF question

[lorinewmum]

Is ivf a guaranteed way of having a baby or do the same risks apply once the goods are planted? Also, is it a last resort or can people just decide 'we are not going to try, we will just go straight for ivf'. Just wondering what it is like, since I dont know much about it. We managed without it but friends of ours are considering this route.

[raffles79]

Hello, you answer the question yourself. I had IUI and mine is also at risk also because I have PCOS. Those things just come with extra complications when compared to normal pregnancies (unfortunately). The higher miscarriage rate comes with the fact that we have a obvious fertility issues (unless is the man), hormonal imbalance (PCOS), taking medications,
and the chances of multiples.

[Alicia1986]

How is the pregnancy considered at risk? I'm pregnant via IVF and I'm not high risk or anything, as far as I'm concerned it's the same as a normal pregnancy, yes slightly higher risk of miscarriage but everyone has risks

[raffles79]

Also the pregnancy is considered at risk and there are higher chances of having a baby with trisomy

[AnnieBrooke]

IVF is not guaranteed.  The embryo might not "take," and if it does, you are still subject to all the same miscarriage risks and other risks to pregnancy that anyone else is.