1 in 5 couples in the US struggle to get pregnant — and finding helpful information can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re breaking down the ins and outs of fertility treatment.
1 in 5 couples in the US struggle to get pregnant — and finding helpful information can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re breaking down the ins and outs of fertility treatment.
TERMS TO KNOW
Trying to conceive. Aka making a conscious effort to have sex during ovulation.
Assisted reproductive technology. IVF, IUI, embryo transfer, etc.
Two week wait. The period between the end of ovulation (or a fertility treatment cycle) and taking a pregnancy test.
COMMON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
When is it time to see a fertility specialist?
If you're...
Or, if you or a family member have a genetic condition that could be passed on to your future child.
How does a fertility specialist determine the right treatment plan?
Your doctor will run some tests to figure out what makes sense for you, like...
How long does treatment take?
It depends on the type. If it involves an egg retrieval, fertilization, or implantation, it’s common to go through multiple rounds. That’s because, typically, only 70%–80% of eggs retrieved are viable, just 70- 80% of those viable eggs will fertilize, and only 50% of fertilized eggs make it to the stage where they’re ready for implantation.
BY THE NUMBERS
6.1 million
women in the US have trouble getting or staying pregnant.
55,000
women give birth through ART in the US each year.
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