Factors Affecting IVF Protocol Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Analysis

What factors influence the effectiveness of the IVF protocol?

For every couple preparing for the IVF protocol, there is only one main question – what are our chances of success? 

And the doctor cannot always give an unambiguous answer to it since these chances depend on many factors. Today we will tell you more about them.

Woman's age

A protocol’s effectiveness is very closely related to this factor. The figures are stubborn: in late reproductive age (after 35 years), the chances drop noticeably; after 40 years, the protocol's effectiveness does not exceed 10%, and after 43 years decreases even more.

Number of conducted protocols

The more unsuccessful IVF cycles you have experienced, the lower your chances of getting pregnant. At the same time, each unsuccessful protocol is a cause for a detailed analysis with your doctor to draw conclusions and avoid mistakes during the next attempt.

Pregnancy and childbirth in past medical history

If you have already had pregnancies and childbirth, this increases your chances of success in the following protocol.

Weight

Many are surprised, but this is also a significant factor. For ART methods, the optimal woman’s BMI is from 19 to 30. The chances drop noticeably if this rate is above 30 or below 19. For this reason, reproductive specialists advise many women to normalize their weight and only then prepare for entry into the protocol.

Lifestyle

First of all, we are talking about bad habits. For example, smoking and high caffeine intake can also affect the protocol’s effectiveness. But it is also important how you sleep, what kind of diet you eat and how often you are nervous and stressed.

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