Next, eggs are removed from the body during a simple surgery.

Once sperm is collected from the father-to-be or a donor, the eggs are then inseminated.

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However, the decision is a personal one wholly up to you and your fertility specialists.

There is even evidence that therapy can “improve the likelihood of becoming pregnant one year on.”

As with any major medical decision, the first step is to do your research.

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Additionally, some clinics may provide more funding than others (viaPFCLA).

There are health risks involved

It’s no secret that IVF takes a toll on your body.

One important step in the process is the egg retrieval procedure.

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This 15-minute surgery is minimally invasive and is “essentially painless,” according to Extend Fertility.

Some women have also been known to contract pelvic infections following an egg retrieval surgery.

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