At present, IVF (in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination) has entered the practice of most reproductive clinics as a recognized and effective method of infertility treatment, allowing to overcome virtually any form of infertility and give birth to a long-awaited child.
In 1978, for the first time in history, the IVF technique yielded results - a baby girl, Louise Brown, was born and became a mother herself without any additional medical assistance. Since 1978, more than five million babies have been born worldwide with the help of in vitro fertilization.
The essence of the IVF method is that the fertilization of an egg with a sperm takes place outside the woman's body, in a laboratory, under special conditions. The final stage of the method is the transfer of the embryo (the fertilized egg that has begun to divide) to the woman's uterus.

In vitro fertilization is prescribed in cases when natural conception as a result of treatment by other methods cannot be achieved for a year or more or was impossible from the beginning. To date, IVF has no analogues in terms of effectiveness in the fight against infertility.

IVF has no effect on the child's health, and even less on malformations. Even if IVF babies do have some abnormalities, they are not caused by the method of conception, but by other factors, such as the mother's health or the course of the pregnancy itself.

No, that's a myth. In vitro fertilization and other reproductive technologies can overcome infertility, but they do not change the genes of the child. Therefore, there is no evidence that children with diseases, malformations and developmental delays are more likely to be born after IVF.

There is only one significant difference between IVF and natural conception - in the method of fertilization. Otherwise, there is no difference. After the use of assisted reproductive technologies the same healthy and full-fledged children are born, they do not lag behind their peers in development.

This is a very popular question, and often parents are afraid that the child will be something different, but in practice such children are no different, they are the same children, because conception occurs quite naturally, just outside the mother's body. And then they grow and develop in the usual way.
What I see and observe is that such children are often more desirable, spoiled, they are waited for a long time and when they are born, they are almost dusted off. But this is a social factor, not a physiological one.

Everything depends on the cause of infertility, the health status, and the age of the patient. One woman may become pregnant on the first attempt, another on the third or fourth, and yet another only on the sixth attempt, as was the case with the famous singer Celine Dion, who gave birth to beautiful twins after several years of treatment.

There is no general rule. Usually, the attempt is repeated after 1-2 cycles. There are no restrictions on the number of attempts, but each subsequent procedure is conducted strictly according to a doctor's prescription.

A multitude of factors – including both from the parents themselves (age, health status, the reason for and duration of infertility treatment) and external factors (the competency and experience of the reproductive doctor and embryologist, the level of clinic equipment where the procedure is conducted, the quality of the utilized media and hormonal drugs). Therefore, it's crucial to approach the choice of specialists and clinic with great responsibility.

Certainly, as IVF is not an indication for cesarean section. Everything depends on the health status of the future mother, the course of the pregnancy, and the specifics of the baby's intrauterine development. I won't deny – statistics show that cesarean sections are more commonly prescribed after IVF than with natural conception. However, this circumstance is not related to the method of conception but is due to the fact that women with health problems, as well as older patients, resort to assisted reproductive technologies.

The discomfort experienced during IVF is mostly psychosomatic in nature. A woman should not feel physical pain during the procedure: egg retrieval for subsequent fertilization is performed under general anesthesia, and embryo transfer is painless.

On average, the efficacy of the method on the first attempt ranges from 30 to 50%. Many factors influence the result and its occurrence. The primary indicators are age and the state of the reproductive system. Couples, especially women, are advised to undergo examinations as early as possible and start preparing for the procedure if this method is chosen.

On average, stimulation according to the short protocol for IVF preparation takes from 8 to 17 days. This approach is preferred because the relatively low dosage of hormonal drugs almost does not cause side effects.

Typically, patients undergo:
- A full examination by a reproductive specialist, including cervical smears and scraping
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Colposcopy
- Hysteroscopy (endometrial biopsy is performed additionally if necessary)
- Checking the patency of the fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingography)
- Laboratory diagnostics.

The risk of missed miscarriage after natural conception is 10-15%. The likelihood of miscarriage after IVF is significantly higher, reaching 30-35%. This has no connection whatsoever with the artificial insemination technique itself.

This is excluded. Doctors strictly adhere to international standards that clearly regulate the storage of genetic material. All tubes are labeled with an individual barcode, and they must indicate the surname, name, and patronymic of the spouses. Compliance is repeatedly checked by the staff at all stages of the procedure.

There's a well-known saying: miracles happen where they are believed in, not just believed in, but where actions are taken to make them happen. All the best things - and the birth of children, without a doubt, is the best thing that can happen in a person's life—require effort, work, and patience.

The IVF procedure itself is not an indication for a cesarean section. However, not many patients who have undergone in vitro fertilization give birth naturally.

Islamic law generally allows the freezing of eggs or sperm for future use in IVF if it is intended for use between spouses in a lawful marriage. This facilitates solving fertility issues while also supporting Islamic values of lineage and marital fidelity. Sharia strictly prohibits the use of donor biomaterial (eggs from another woman or sperm from another man). This method is considered equivalent to the sin of "adultery" and is completely contrary to Sharia. Allah has created humans to be distinct from His other creations, hence it is not permissible for them to sell/give away their genes and surname.

Typically, the question of contraindications is addressed by a specialist physician who deals with a woman's various chronic illnesses. However, speaking generally, these include mental illnesses, diabetes, tuberculosis, serious heart defects, cancer, obesity, or a deficiency in body mass."

Yes, doctors can refuse a patient in vitro fertilization (IVF). The main reason for refusal is the presence of medical contraindications for the procedure. This includes a whole list of pathologies in which pregnancy and/or childbirth are impossible or with a high probability will cause serious harm to the health of the woman or her future child. These are various infections (tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.), oncological diseases, leukemias, and a number of gynecological pathologies. The complete list of contraindications is specified in the law regulating ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies). If it is a matter of IVF under a quota, doctors may refuse a woman due to incorrect paperwork.

1. *Consultation with a Reproductive Specialist*: First, the couple needs to consult with a reproductive specialist. This can be done independently at their own expense. Alternatively, they can visit a gynecologist at a clinic, who will refer them to a women's consultation clinic based on their residence. There, the patient will receive a list of necessary examinations. Reproductive specialists may request additional examinations to compile a discharge summary. After this, the discharge summary with all the results and data of the couple will be reviewed by a medical advisory committee at the chosen IVF center (clinic) independently by the patient.

2. *Approval Process*: If the committee's decision is positive, a protocol will be issued, which must be submitted to the women's consultation clinic or the gynecologist at the clinic. Women's consultation clinics compile the medical documentation of candidates for the quota and send them to the Health Department, where the application will be reviewed by a committee. In case of a negative decision, the document package is returned to the clinic.