Which injections are given to a woman before IVF? Know what are its side effects

IVF Injection Side Effects: How many times and when injections are given during IVF treatment is different for every woman. Blood test is also necessary to check the level of hormones during treatment.

IVF Injections: When women are unable to conceive naturally, they take the help of IVF (in-vitro fertilization). During IVF, the doctor gives some stimulation medicines and injections, which can have some side effects. In stimulation, the body is helped to produce more and more eggs for the IVF cycle.

According to some reports, about 15-17 injections are given in the IVF process. It also depends on how fit and healthy the person taking IVF is. Let us know what can be the side effects of the injections given during IVF.

What is IVF?

In vitro fertilization is called IVF. Earlier it was known as test tube baby. Let us tell you that this process was first used in England in 1978. In this treatment, the eggs of the woman and the sperm of the man are mixed. When the embryo is formed by this combination, then it is placed back in the womb of the woman. This process is quite complicated and expensive, but this process is a boon for those who have been trying to conceive for many years, but are not able to succeed.

Is injection necessary for IVF treatment?

1. In the stage of ovary stimulation, injection is used to help develop more than one egg in the ovaries of the woman. The egg is removed from the ovary through a surgical procedure. Then the doctor gives anesthesia in the form of injection. Doctors also use injection to transfer the embryo produced in this process to the uterus of the woman. Injections are very important in IVF treatment, because with their help the level of hormones can be controlled.

Which injections are given in IVF process

According to health experts, Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) injection is given in IVF process. This injection helps in developing eggs in the ovaries. Apart from this, Luteinizing Hormones (LH) injection, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injection, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormones (GnRH) injection and Progesterone injection are given.

What are the side effects of IVF injections

1. Stomach upset or stomach pain, constipation or bloating problem

2. You may feel restless at night

3. Frequent mood swings, irritability and dizziness

4. Swelling or nausea problem

5. Severe headache

6. Pain on touching the breast

7. Feeling hot

8. Blurred vision

9. Weight gain

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