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What is infertility?
If a couple is infertile, this means that they have been unable to conceive a child after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without birth control. 85% of couples who do not use birth control are likely to conceive in a year. 15 % of the society are infertile. Infertility is a condition or disease affecting the reproductive system.
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What causes infertility?
Problems about eggs and tubes, endometriozis and sperm disorders cause infertility.
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When should we apply for infertility treatment?
If a couple is unable to conceive after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without birth control, they should see a doctor
If the woman''s age is more than 30, 5 -6 months of sexual intercource without birth control, they should see a doctor.
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How is the application process?
Between 08:30 a.m– 19:00 p.m in week days, 08:30 a.m- 17:00 p.m on saturdays you can reach us at + 90 232 461 93 33.
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How much time passes after the application?
For the woman, 2nd - 3rd days of her period and for the man 3 - 5 days of sexual diet is ideal. In this period hormonal scrunities, examination, and ultrasonography is done. After the period, uterus is evaluated if necessary.
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If a couple could''nt conceive in the first IVF treatment, how much should they wait for the second treatment?
Between the two IVF treatments at least 3 months of period should pass.
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How many times can IUI be done?
There is no definite limits about IUI but, after 5 - 6 IUI treatments is there is still no pregnancy, IVF treatment may be tried.
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How many times can we try IVF treatment?
There is no limits about this.
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When will i understand that i am pregnant?
A pregnancy test is arranged for about 12 days after the transfer.
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Is the chance of multiple pregnancy more?
As the number of transfered embyo increases, chance for pregnancy also increases. But also multiple pregnancy risk increases.
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What is ectopic pregnancy?
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. The egg settles in the fallopian tubes more than 95% of the time. This is why ectopic pregnancies are commonly called \"tubal pregnancies.\" The egg can also implant in the ovary, abdomen, or the cervix, so you may see these referred to as cervical or abdominal pregnancies.
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After the IVF treatment, what is the chance of having an abnormal baby?
NThere is no difference between IVF babies and normally conceived babies.
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Is there any risk if i bring my sperm sample from home?
Sperm sample should be given in our clinic in a room which is prepared for this. If you have to do it at home, you have to bring the sample within 20 minutes.
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What is polycistic ovary syndrome?
It is a condition in women characterized by irregular or no menstrual periods, acne, obesity, and excess hair growth. PCOS is a disorder of chronically abnormal ovarian function and hyperandrogenism. It affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age.
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What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus. In women with this problem, tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus in other areas. These areas can be called growths, tumors, implants, lesions, or nodules.
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What is the difference of using a frozen embryo and a freah embryo?
Using a frozen embryo has economic and psychological advantages to the patient. But the pregnancy possibility is less than a fresh one.
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Is it possible to determine the baby''s gender with IVF?
With the help og PGD it is possible to determine the baby''s gender. Bur it is prohibited in Turkey.
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Is there an age limit in IVF treatment?
The age limit is 45 in IVF treatment. As the age increases the success rate of IVF decreases.
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How long is the treatment?
It is about 2 - 3 weeks.
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Are there any side effects of IVF treatment?
There are no side effects to general health. But during ovarian stimulating OHSS may occur.
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What is the difference between ICSI and IVF?
With ICSI, the eggs are retrieved the same as IVF. However, the eggs and the sperm are then fertilized in the laboratory, by direct injection of a single sperm into each egg.
The Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection technique is generally used for men whose sperm are too weak or too few to fertilize in IVF. With ICSI which is being used since 1992, fertilisation rates have come to 80%.
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What is PGD?
PGD is technology with potential to increase the chance of a healthy pregnancy. A highly technical process, successful PGD requires extraordinary skills and expertise in working with embryos at the single cell level. With PGD, many genetic and chromosomal abnormalities can be detected prior to conception.
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