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Newtown, Kolkata · +91 8100343839
February 2025 · Dr. Ankita Mandal, MD (OBGYN)
Misinformation about IVF can delay critical treatment and cause unnecessary fear. As an IVF specialist, I regularly address these myths in my clinic. Let me set the record straight.
Myth: IVF children are physically or mentally different from naturally conceived children.
Fact: Decades of research show that IVF children have the same health outcomes as naturally conceived children. The procedure does not alter a child's DNA or development.
Myth: IVF involves unbearable surgical pain throughout the process.
Fact: Egg retrieval is done under light sedation. Most women describe stimulation injections as mild discomfort, and embryo transfer usually causes little more than mild cramping. Experiences vary, and your team can help manage discomfort.
Myth: IVF always causes multiple pregnancies.
Fact: Modern IVF uses elective single embryo transfer (eSET) to minimize twins. While twins are possible, responsible clinics avoid transferring multiple embryos routinely, especially in younger patients.
Myth: IVF depletes your egg reserve and causes premature menopause.
Fact: IVF stimulates eggs that would have been naturally wasted in that cycle. It does not "borrow from the future." Your overall long-term ovarian reserve is not diminished by IVF cycles.
Myth: Infertility is always the woman's issue.
Fact: Male factor infertility accounts for about 40–50% of all infertility cases. IVF with ICSI specifically addresses male infertility. A semen analysis is always part of the initial workup.
Myth: Bed rest for weeks after embryo transfer improves chances of success.
Fact: Evidence shows that bed rest does NOT improve IVF success rates. Normal, light daily activities are encouraged. Excessive bed rest may actually reduce blood flow to the uterus.
Myth: One IVF cycle is enough and will guarantee a baby.
Fact: First-cycle success rates range from 40–70% depending on age. Many couples need 2–3 cycles. Cumulative success rates over multiple cycles are significantly higher than single-cycle rates.
Myth: Hormonal stimulation injections in IVF cause breast or ovarian cancer.
Fact: Large-scale studies have found no credible link between IVF hormones and cancer. The stimulation period is short and the hormone levels used are within safe medical ranges.
Myth: Women over 40 cannot benefit from IVF.
Fact: IVF is absolutely viable after 40. Success rates are lower with own eggs (20–35%), but donor egg IVF can achieve 50–65% success even for women in their late 40s. PGT-A may help in some cases; discuss its benefits and limitations with your doctor.
Myth: IVF is an "unnatural" or morally unacceptable procedure.
Fact: IVF simply assists the natural process of fertilization and is practised within ethical guidelines globally. Many religious authorities support IVF as a compassionate answer to infertility using the couple's own genetic material.
From the Maatritva editorial team: If you are searching for the IVF centre in Newtown, our fertility specialists in Newtown and across Kolkata can guide you through every step of your IVF journey.
Maatritva IVF Fertility And Healthcare.
Newtown, Kolkata · +91 8100343839