Why Not To Dismiss In Vitro Fertilization As An Infertility Treatment
Many couples who could benefit from IVF treatment fail to take advantage of it. Even though roughly half of the three million infertile couples in the U.S. look to doctors for assistance in having a baby, the overwhelming majority do not ultimately go through with IVF. This is the case even when they meet all of the criteria and their chances of having a baby as a result of the treatment are good. The question is then, what are the barriers that cause so many people to not to proceed with IVF? The answer is not entirely straightforward, because what is a barrier to one couple can prove to be insignificant to another. Still, there are a number of general issues that seem to be regularly brought up by the majority of potential IVF candidates. One is that it is risking the health of the mother, baby, or both. A second is that it is expensive and unaffordable. A third is that it is inconsistent with religious or moral beliefs. The last is that the mother, or even the father, will not be able to fulfill their personal and professional obligations whilst the treatment is going on.
However, all of these issues can successfully be addressed, and none of them should be considered to be insurmountable. By taking the time to really learn about the IVF process – there are plenty of good online sources to help do this – and having discussions with couples who have previously undergone the treatment and experienced IVF professionals, most couples will find that their concerns are unjustified. That is not to say that IVF is the best option for every infertile couple, but it should always be one of the options which is seriously considered during the decision making process. Simply dismissing it could be one of the worst decisions that a couple ever makes.
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