Dr. Rita Bakshi

IVF is the most common type of assisted reproductive technology. During IVF egg is removed from women’s ovaries and eggs are fertilised with sperm in a lab. The fertilized egg, called an embryo is transfered into women’s uterus that leads to pregnancy. 

There are many misconception about IVF. Dr. Rita Bakshi, an expert in the field of reproductive health with more than 30 years of experience as an infertility specialist and founder of Rissa IVF debunks the myth about IVF.

Myth : IVF will leads to multiples or twins

Fact: In the IVF process the chances of twins or multiples is higher due to transferring of more than one embryo however it is not true in every case.

Myth : If a women failed to concieve via Ivf, she can never get pregnant.

Fact : There are many couple who may experience failure in first IVF however in subsequent IVF cycles chances of success are not reduced.

Myth : IVF is always successful

Fact: IVF is one of the most common type of assisted reproductive technology. However IVF does not guarantee pregnancy. The success rate of IVF depends upon factors like age, egg quality, sperm quality and overall heath of the patients.

Myth: IVF pregnancies leads to C – section at the time of birth.

Fact: IVF pregnancy once conceived, it is like normal pregnancy. C-section or virginal delivery depend upon various other factors.

Myth : IVF is not a safe option

Fact : Many people have this misconception that ivf is a not a safe and sound technique due to lack of awareness however IVF is a safe and sound form of assisted reproductive technology.

Myth : IVF children develop birth problems

Fact : An IVF child is same as a child born through normal pregnancy. There is no evidence which shows that IVF children develop problems later in life.

Myth : IVF is expensive process and only rich can afford it.

Fact : The cost of IVF varies according to place and services offered. Many clinics and hospitals provide for financing options to cover the cost of IVF.