| In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, has proven to be a | | | | ranges from $8,000 to $15,000. |
| blessing to thousands of couples who experienced | | | | Unfortunately, in vitro cost couples more than money |
| difficulty conceiving. With a 70% average success | | | | in some cases. Physical side effects are a common |
| rate, the procedure has gained immense popularity in | | | | complaint of women who have undergone the |
| the past decade. Still, the procedure can require | | | | procedure. IVF does require several shots, so bruising |
| sacrifices, in terms of time, involvement, and money. | | | | and some discomfort occurs frequently. Women also |
| Couples considering this procedure need to know all | | | | complain of side effects from the required |
| of the facts about the journey ahead. | | | | medications. At times, eggs may be retrieved |
| The most obvious aspect of in vitro cost are the | | | | surgically, which presents the risks associated with |
| financial responsibilities. The surgery occurs in steps, all | | | | any surgery. Couples should furthermore be aware of |
| of which cost fairly substantial money. Patients must | | | | the emotional toll that any fertility treatment can |
| consider that this procedure requires a consultation, | | | | take. Frustration and impatience can be discouraging, |
| hormone injections, egg harvesting and implantation, | | | | so many doctors recommend talk therapy to their |
| regular doctor visits, and possibly more. Most women | | | | patients. Though in vitro cost can be quite an |
| understandably choose to continue the procedure | | | | undertaking, the procedure has also proven itself |
| until they achieve their desired results, so over time, | | | | quite effective and may be an optimal solution to |
| bills can certainly rack up. The average IVF treatment | | | | couples wanting children. |