Fertility Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

When it comes to family planning, one thing you’ll receive for sure is opinions from every person you come around. These bits of advice are often misleading and stereotypical. Ever heard your grandmother talking about performing sashti vrata puja for conceiving a child? 

In the country we live in, fertility seems to be a forbidden subject to discuss. These misconceptions are spread like wildfire leaving you with nothing but uncertainty. Many of you often feel hesitant and awkward in scooping out your doubts. If you’re one of them, don’t get worked up. We got you! Let’s bust some myths about fertility together in this blog.

Myth 1: Infertility is always a woman’s fault

You might have come across an oldster blaming a woman for not being able to conceive. However, we cannot determine the underlying cause without any proper investigation. Men could also be the reason for infertility. A significant number of cases show problems in both males and females. 

Myth 2: If you’ve been pregnant once, you will not face difficulty getting pregnant the second time. 

You got pregnant naturally for the first time, but facing difficulty in conceiving the second time? Well, that’s completely normal and is medically defined as secondary infertility. So, conceiving once doesn’t always mean that you don’t have to think about infertility the next time.

Myth 3:  IVF is a confirmed solution for infertility.

For couples like you, IVF has made the dreams of parenthood come true. Proper consideration of factors like age, quality of egg and sperm and overall health of the couple can surprise you with impressive IVF success rates.  So, if you dream of raising a child and face difficulty in conceiving, consult an infertility specialist at our infertility clinic. 

Myth 4: It is impossible to get pregnant after 35 years of age.

The peak reproductive years for women extend from the late teens to the late 20s. Beyond this spectrum, the fertility in women sure decreases but women can get pregnant after that. Plenty of couples conceive after 35 either naturally or through IVF too.

Myth 5: Babies born through IVF are born with genetic disorders.

IVF is just a process that involves the fusing of egg and sperm outside the body and then implanting the formed embryo into a woman’s uterus. Babies born through IVF are as normal as conceived naturally. However, you can undergo Preimplantation Genetic Testing that allows specialists to choose the healthiest embryo to implant.

Myth 6: IVF always results in more than one pregnancy. 

Have these stereotypes made you believe that IVF always leads to multiple pregnancies? Well, that’s not always true. Though multiple pregnancies are possible with IVF, modern advancements in reproductive medicine enable us to go for better options such as Single Embryo Transfer (SET). SET efficiently reduces the risk of multiple pregnancies.

Myth 7: IVF is the only method to conceive for infertile couples.

IVF is not the only treatment for infertility. You should be aware of different treatment strategies available at fertility clinics. Sometimes it could be as simple as ovulation-inducing medications to as complicated as surgeries. Consulting infertility specialists may find you the best treatment plan curated for you.

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions that most of you might face in your day-to-day lives and the list goes on. Are you still uncertain about infertility and its treatment? It’s always better to get some assurance than to remain in uncertainty. Looking for someone to speak about your doubts and misconceptions? Converse with our infertility experts at NANDI IVF and get authentic information and assistance through your IVF journey.