IVF injections: When women are unable to conceive naturally, they resort to IVF (in vitro fertilization). During IVF, doctors administer stimulation medications and injections, which can have side effects. During stimulation, the body is helped to produce as many eggs as possible for the IVF cycle.
According to some reports, the IVF process requires around 15 to 17 injections. It also depends on the fitness and health of the person undergoing IVF. Let us know what can be the side effects of the injections given during IVF.
What is IVF?
In vitro fertilization is called IVF. Earlier, it was called test tube baby. Let us tell you that this process was first used in England in 1978. In this treatment, the eggs of a woman and the sperm of a man are mixed. When its combination forms an embryo, it is placed back in the woman’s womb. This process is quite complicated and expensive, but this process is a boon for those who have been trying to conceive for many years but are not successful.
What injections are needed for IVF treatment?
1. In the ovarian stimulation stage, injection helps in the development of more than one egg in the woman’s ovaries. The egg is removed from the ovary through surgery. Then, the doctor administers anesthesia in the form of injection. Doctors also use injections to transfer the embryo generated during this process to the woman’s uterus. Injections are very important in IVF treatment as they help control hormone levels.
What injections are needed in the IVF process?
According to health experts, Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) are injected during the IVF process. This injection helps in the development of eggs in the ovaries. Apart from this, Luteinizing Hormone (LH) injection, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injection, Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) injection and Progesterone injection are used.
What are the side effects of IVF injection?
1. Stomach aches or pains, constipation or flatulence.
2. You may feel restless at night
3. Frequent mood swings, irritability and dizziness
4. Bloating or nausea problem
5. Severe headaches
6. Pain when touching the breast
7. Being hot
8. Blurred vision
9. Weight gain
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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