IVF is also a bit complex.
Women are first given hormonal injections to foster the creation of several eggs (viaMayo Clinic).
Once those eggs reach maturity, they are extracted during an egg retrieval process.
Then, they are combined with sperm and fertilized in a lab.
The fertilized eggs are then placed directly into the uterus.
Many people go through IVF multiple times, which can be quite expensive.
For those who undergo IVF and never proceed to a healthy pregnancy or birth, it can be devastating.
“I stopped to protect my physical, emotional, and mental health, says Seppi.
says 35-year-old Meaghan Hamm who had five embryos that didn’t survive.
If you need support in the IVF journey, check outRESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
