Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does fertility treatment cost?
We offer a fixed price of SGD13,888 for IVF treatment which covers:
- Preparation and management of your cycle by our fertility specialist
- A cycle and medication orientation
- Cycle monitoring through blood tests and ultrasound.
- All scientific services in the IVF laboratory
How long should I keep trying to get pregnant before I seek help from a fertility expert?
If you’re under 35 and haven’t conceived after a year of trying, or if you’re 35–39 and haven’t conceived after six months of trying, you should consult with a doctor for a fertility assessment.
What should I know about the IVF treatment at IVF(SG)?
- Consultation and fertility assessment
- Medications to stimulate a woman’s ovaries
- The collection of eggs (or oocytes) performed under anaesthesia
- Eggs are fertilised and matured in the laboratory
- A fresh embryo may be transferred to the woman’s uterus
- All remaining embryos may be frozen and transferred later. They are stored in a process called vitrification.
Am I a candidate for IVF?
Appropriate IVF candidates often include couples who may have experienced the following:
- Low sperm counts
- Endometriosis
- Problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes
- Ovulation disorders
- Sperm unable to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus
- Other health or unexplained reproductive issues
The only way to know if IVF is right for you is to undergo a complete exam and consultation with our fertility specialist.
Can I stay with my current obstetrician if I receive fertility care from IVF(SG)?
Would I experience any discomfort during treatment?
Hormone injections are necessary in IVF treatment. Our nurse will provide all the details and information regarding the medication schedules and how to administer the injection to minimize discomfort and stress. And, because anesthesia is used for egg retrieval, you will feel nothing during the procedure.
Does IVF use up all of a person's eggs?
As many as 20 eggs may be stimulated during IVF. Only one of the resulting embryos is transferred back to the woman’s uterus. If any other viable embryos are available, they may be frozen for future transfer.
The IVF cycle is considered complete once all fresh and frozen embryos from an initial stimulated cycle are used up.
How soon can I go back to my daily routine after embryo transfer?
All our patients return home within the same day after the embryo transfer. You can resume your daily routine and work after the embryo transfer.
Are there any restrictions or special diets during IVF?
Yes, your doctor will recommend that you follow essential nutrition and lifestyle guidelines during the IVF process and into your pregnancy, such as the following:
- Both you and your partner should stop smoking before an IVF cycle. Tobacco’s toxic effects can negatively impact fertility.
- Alcohol should be avoided at the start of IVF treatment, until your pregnancy test, and if pregnant, until the birth of your child.
- It’s important to inform us of any prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking.
- Intense physical activities like aerobics, weightlifting, and running should be reduced during ovarian stimulation until your pregnancy results are known.
- Try relaxation techniques to manage stress.
- Take care of your overall health and avoid falling sick during the period leading up to your IVF cycle. Sometimes, the IVF procedure may be postponed if the woman becomes ill.
While most of the procedures in IVF are performed on the female, IVF is still very much a couple’s journey. We strongly encourage the husband to be supportive and patient, as the medications can sometimes lead to mood swings.
If I’m not pregnant, when can we try again?
Will IVF result in me having twins or triplets?
This is a common question among couples considering IVF since the laboratory may successfully fertilise more than one embryo.
Using ICSI and other techniques, the embryologist identifies one embryo with a better pregnancy success rate for transfer. Since a single embryo is transferred, the chance of multiple pregnancies is eliminated.
What are the health risks of infertility treatment for women?
The procedure itself is rarely dangerous. However, the drugs used to treat infertility can have side effects such as mood swings, headaches, hot flashes, abdominal pain, and bloating. And there is general anesthesia involved.
Rarely do the medications induce ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS), a severe reaction to fertility drugs that can cause painful and swollen ovaries. If it happens, the symptoms include abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and bloating, and in rare OHSS cases, it can lead to rapid weight gain and shortness of breath. Please discuss with our fertility specialist to understand how we mitigate OHSS.
Are there health risks for children born through infertility treatment?
Of all the frequently asked IVF questions we get from hopeful parents, their children’s health tops the list. You should consult with a medical expert before making any decisions or speak to our fertility specialist, a very experienced OBGYN consultant.