The article will discuss what are the prospects for getting pregnant naturally if an in vitro fertilization (IVF) operation was previously performed.
The in vitro fertilization procedure helps people who have lost hope of having children to realize their dream. Someone wants one child (although often the number of children during pregnancy as a result of IVF is higher), and someone wants to become parents for the second and third time. In this situation, the question arises: is a natural pregnancy possible after a successful IVF, and after an unsuccessful one? Let's try to understand this issue.
When is it held
If pregnancy does not occur naturally, future parents, primarily a woman, undergo a thorough comprehensive medical examination. The reasons can be different, both somatic and psychological. Before thinking about eco, eliminate the possible factors that prevent conception. As a rule, the lion's share of couples experiencing such problems do not reach IVF.
The list of indications for the appointment of IVF is clear: this is physiological female and male infertility of certain forms, as well as cases when, after a long examination of the couple, the cause of infertility has not been identified.
Several failed protocols: consequences
Naturally, a woman who has gone through an unsuccessful eco protocol and placed cherished hopes on him is in a state of frustration when her hands drop and the whole world seems meaningless. About what kind of experiences after the second or subsequent unsuccessful attempts, it is difficult to even guess.
The situation is aggravated by the fact that the break for a new procedure after an unsuccessful protocol is at least six months. Unfortunately, depression in this situation is almost inevitable. Therefore, it is necessary to connect the courage, and possibly the support of a psychologist, in order to successfully cope with it.
In addition to hitting the psychological state, several failed protocols in a row can also lead to problems with the digestive system, kidneys, liver, and new (or worsened) problems of the female reproductive system. This is due to the abundant medical support of the body during the preparation and passage of the procedure, as well as a high level of stress.
The likelihood of pregnancy on their own without the use of IVF
The possibility of pregnancy in the future without the use of IVF remains the same as before the procedure. The chances of conception are more likely to increase. An organism that has been trained for IVF, even after an unsuccessful protocol, remains “in the stimulus” set during preparation for the procedure. There are many cases when, after an unsuccessful protocol, and sometimes after several failures, patients have a natural pregnancy.
A team of scientists from France calculated the proportion of "spontaneous" conceptions in patients who underwent IVF: about 24% of French women who underwent unsuccessful in vitro fertilization subsequently gave birth to babies without resorting to this procedure anymore. The proportion of women who became pregnant naturally after successful IVF was approximately 17%.
What can contribute to a positive result
A positive emotional background of a woman and a healthy lifestyle have a positive effect on the ability to conceive: a balanced diet, moderate physical activity, attentive attitude to the health of one's body. All this is required both to achieve the desired result using the IVF procedure, and is a positive background for natural conception.
What negative factors can prevent independent conception after IVF
Factors that are exactly the opposite of those described in the previous paragraph can interfere with conception after IVF, namely: a depressed emotional state, inattention to one's own health and lifestyle.
Does the chance of natural pregnancy increase after successful fertilization
The chances of getting pregnant after a successful IVF procedure are higher. Firstly, the body "learned" and "remembered" the mechanism of conception and gestation, this effect is most relevant in the first year or two after childbirth and weakens over time.
Secondly, the psychological state of a woman: awareness of her “fullness” (with which there are often problems during the period of struggle with infertility), happiness from gaining the long-awaited status of a mother is only beneficial.
Natural conception after unsuccessful in vitro fertilization
After unsuccessful IVF, the body's ability to conceive naturally also increases. This is especially true in the first month after the unsuccessful procedure. Since the parents were preparing for the protocol: they followed the regimen, received medical and hormonal support for the body - all this is a favorable background for the onset of a "spontaneous" pregnancy.
Sometimes psychological factors interfere with the onset of pregnancy. For health reasons, there are no contraindications to conception, but a woman cannot become pregnant. This may be due to excessive experiences and reflection on this topic. On the other hand, the woman herself is not psychologically ready for the birth of a child, she has hidden anxieties. In these cases, not medical, but psychological help is required.
In vitro fertilization is a real opportunity to become parents when the situation seems hopeless.
However, it should be remembered that this is not a magic panacea, but a serious medical procedure. First, responsible preparation is required on the part of parents. Second, don't be afraid of failure.
In most cases, in vitro fertilization becomes the last chance for couples who are diagnosed with infertility and who have not been able to conceive a child naturally for a long time. The more acute the experience becomes, if artificial insemination turned out to be ineffective. Nevertheless, the practice of reproductologists shows that even in this case, you should not give up, because not only new attempts to conceive in vitro are possible, but even a natural pregnancy after an unsuccessful IVF.
Chances of natural pregnancy after IVF
Self-pregnancy after ineffective IVF is not uncommon in the practice of reproductologists
Not so long ago, a group of French scientists from the INSERM institute conducted a study that confirmed that pregnancy after unsuccessful IVF is naturally possible, and the percentage of couples who were able to conceive a child, despite the diagnosis of infertility, is rather big. And we are talking not only about those couples who were able to become parents thanks to the technology of in vitro fertilization, but also about those whose attempts ended in failure.
The study collected and analyzed information about 2100 couples who were treated for infertility. It was found that 24% of couples for whom artificial insemination failed were able to conceive a child naturally. This study is one of the confirmations that a natural pregnancy is possible, even if the IVF procedure was ineffective.
Why is independent pregnancy likely after unsuccessful IVF?
There is an opinion that in vitro fertilization increases the chances of spontaneous pregnancy. This is due to several reasons:
1. In preparation for IVF, during, the body is exposed to increased hormonal effects, which can be compared with a hormonal surge during ovulation.
2. The body after in vitro fertilization, even if it was unsuccessful, is prepared for pregnancy.
3. When preparing for artificial insemination, great attention is paid to the state of the woman's health. Factors that can have a negative impact on the onset and course of pregnancy are eliminated (for example, measures are taken to prevent exacerbation of chronic diseases, gynecological diseases are cured if possible).
4. Change of lifestyle. Being in the IVF protocol, women change their lifestyle - daily routine, diet, alternating time for work and rest. In some cases, especially if infertility has been caused, these factors play a positive role and stimulate the activation of fertility.
5. Psychological mood. In some cases, when the examination does not reveal significant physiological abnormalities in the health of the reproductive system, they speak of psychological infertility. Long-term preparation for IVF involves, among other things, the creation of a certain psychological attitude towards the upcoming pregnancy, which also increases the likelihood of spontaneous conception.
Not all women manage to easily conceive and carry a baby. Sometimes pregnancy does not occur for various, often incomprehensible reasons, and doctors, sadly spreading their hands, make a diagnosis - "infertility". However, for desperate women, there is always the opportunity to decide on IVF pregnancy, having received the desired child.
But what if the family wants to have two children? Is a natural pregnancy possible after IVF or is it necessary to decide on repeated in vitro fertilization? Are there state quotas for a second child conceived by IVF? All these questions arise immediately, as soon as parents who have completed a successful first IVF start planning a second pregnancy. Let's try to highlight the main points of the birth of a second baby after the first successful artificial insemination and answer popular questions.
What is IVF pregnancy and how is it different from normal?
Of course, the first IVF is already behind you, and your beloved child is most likely already walking, and possibly going to kindergarten or school. But let's remember what in vitro fertilization is.
IVF pregnancy is the only chance for couples who cannot have children together. The unpleasant diagnosis of "infertility" is made by doctors if a woman cannot become pregnant within two years, despite regular sex life without the use of any contraceptives. In this case, after passing all the tests, a decision is made on the need for medical intervention. Under artificially created conditions, the egg (and maybe several) is fertilized by the partner's sperm. The resulting embryo is implanted in the woman's uterus, where it develops in the most usual way.
That is why the first signs of pregnancy that occur after IVF are no different from the most standard signs that occur during the natural course of the process. But the course of pregnancy can be complicated by the characteristics of the female body, and therefore, the first trimester is usually accompanied by additional hormonal therapy.
IVF is offered to couples with various causes of infertility problems. This is the male factor, when there is too little sperm, and the absence of tubes in a woman, as well as their poor patency, and the psychological factor, and much, much more. However, over time for couples after the birth of their first child, a lot can change in life, in the body, and in the head. And at the moment when there is a desire to have a second child, it is worth analyzing the current situation.
Is a natural pregnancy possible after the first successful IVF?
As a rule, after suffering the first baby, parents are so confident in the acceptability of unprotected sex that they completely forget about protection. What contraceptives, if the doctors said "infertility"?! But the situation from the moment of the first conception and the birth of the first child can completely change. And the woman with amazement hypnotizes the test with two cheerful stripes ...
Indeed, studies conducted at different times and in different countries confirm the fact that a second natural pregnancy after IVF is quite likely. According to experts, as many as 17% of couples are able to conceive a second or even third child without outside intervention.
Often, of all couples seeking help, 12% have an unclear etiology of infertility that is not associated with obvious causes of hormonal or physiological disorders in a woman or with a low quality of partner's sperm. But it is these couples who have the greatest chance of a spontaneous second pregnancy after IVF. Let's try to understand in what cases a turning point change in the situation is possible.
Treatment of specific female diseases
One of the reasons pushing a woman to IVF pregnancy is the obstruction of the fallopian tubes after any inflammatory diseases or hormonal imbalance in the body. A fairly common scenario is when, after childbirth, a woman's reproductive function is completely normalized in the body. Often a woman learns this suddenly, being pregnant with a second baby.
Psychological factor
If the cause of infertility was unclear, with both partners in full reproductive health, it may have been a matter of mental attitude. Never underestimate the human subconscious. Often, spontaneous conception is possible in such couples after childbirth, which resulted in IVF pregnancy, and after - a natural pregnancy occurs against the backdrop of a lack of haste and hidden fears very easily. Parents already have a baby, he was born, everything is in order with him, and I want a second baby, but this is, as it were, not necessary. Confidence and relaxation allow you to simply enjoy life. Again, couples diagnosed with "infertility" rarely bother with contraception, so the fall of moral attitudes that prevent pregnancy can be learned very unexpectedly.
Partner problems
Children born after IVF, the first signs of pregnancy - all this is achievable if a woman has at least a uterus. And now the firstborn is growing up. Is it possible to count on a second child, conceived naturally, if it's a man? Or a combination of female and male factors?
Yes, such a scenario is not excluded. Firstly, during this time a woman can change a lot, including ... her husband. In this case, there are no obstacles for re-pregnancy. But if a couple loves each other and strives to have another child, then a small miracle can happen even without IVF, a series of accidents is enough in which the sperm still gets to the egg, giving a new little life.
If, nevertheless, the second is also IVF
Depending on the age of the spouses, a natural pregnancy after IVF can be expected for several years. And if conception never happens, and you really want a second baby, the couple begins to think about IVF again. This procedure is quite expensive, and success is achieved in only 30% of cases. Of course, a couple who are already raising a child think about whether the game is worth the candle.
Do not forget that IVF pregnancy is sometimes necessary after a natural pregnancy, when infertility manifested itself after a successful first birth. If you are wondering why a second pregnancy does not occur, you should familiarize yourself with the possible factors affecting this process in this article.
Many future parents received their first IVF pregnancy under the state quota, which significantly saved the family budget. But can you count on a free procedure a second time?
The order of the Ministry of Health regarding the city of Moscow specifies that a free quota is provided for couples diagnosed with infertility and who do not have common children. Nevertheless, there are regional programs, and there are federal ones. In regional programs, you can often find restrictions on the presence of children and the age of the woman.
But the federal program provides for the opportunity to receive a free quota even for couples who have a common child, regardless of the age of the partners. As a rule, this concerns only one attempt and is performed only in Moscow clinics that have won the annual tender.
There is only one criterion for obtaining a federal quota - the presence of indications for IVF, however, the commission takes into account the forecast for a favorable outcome of the procedure and the health status of the woman who applied.
Keep it up and you will definitely succeed. Forward, for the second baby!
Couples who have had problems conceiving a child naturally for a long time often resort to in vitro fertilization as their last chance to get pregnant.
Therefore, an unsuccessful attempt at artificial insemination is experienced by them very sharply and painfully. But, based on medical experience, one should not give up, since not only a repeated artificial conception procedure is possible, but also a natural pregnancy after IVF.
Chances of getting pregnant on your own
Many women who have undergone in vitro conception are interested in the question, is it possible to get pregnant after IVF on their own? The answer to this question was found by French scientists during numerous studies.
It has been found that the chances of infertile couples to conceive a child naturally are very high. In addition, those couples who had an unsuccessful experience of artificial conception, and those who became pregnant after IVF, become happy parents.
Note! As reproductive practice shows, spontaneous conception after ineffective in vitro fertilization is quite common.
About 2,000 families with a diagnosis of infertility took part in a study conducted by the French research institute INSERM. Of these, 24% became parents after unsuccessful artificial insemination.
In 18% of couples diagnosed with infertility, the first pregnancy occurred with the help of in vitro fertilization, while the second and subsequent ones occurred without outside interference in natural processes.
This phenomenon is most often observed in families where both partners have excellent reproductive health, but nevertheless cannot become parents. The reason for such infertility is a psychological factor that disappears after the birth of the first child conceived in a test tube. That is why the next natural pregnancy comes easily and without problems.
As a result, the experiment showed that even after the in vitro conception procedure, both effective and ineffective, infertile couples have a chance to become pregnant naturally.
Why is independent pregnancy likely after unsuccessful IVF?
There are a large number of reasons that affect the successful conception in a natural way after an unsuccessful reproductive procedure.
Most often, independent pregnancy after IVF can be triggered by such factors:
- The protocol of preparatory procedures for in vitro fertilization provides for a powerful hormonal effect, equivalent to a natural surge during ovulation;
- The body of a woman after in vitro fertilization, both successful and ineffective, is fully prepared for natural conception;
- Preparation for artificial conception includes a comprehensive examination of a woman, which helps to identify and eliminate possible health problems that adversely affect the process of conception. Gynecological diseases are cured, chronic foci of inflammation are stopped.
Change in habitual lifestyle
Women preparing for IVF often get rid of bad habits, monitor their diet, trying to make it as useful and balanced as possible, regulate work, rest and sleep patterns.
All this greatly increases fertility, especially in cases where hormonal failure is the cause of infertility.
Psychological and emotional mood
If both spouses do not have serious health problems, and in particular malfunctions of the reproductive system, then in medical practice this condition is called psychological infertility.
A long preparatory period for artificial insemination provides not only physical, but also psychological preparation. A woman is morally tuned in to conception, which significantly increases her chances of getting pregnant on her own.
From a physiological point of view, all these factors have a positive effect on a woman's reproductive health and, in general, can contribute to natural conception already in the next menstrual cycle after ineffective in vitro fertilization.
Conclusion
Cases of self-pregnancy occur both after unsuccessful in vitro fertilization, and after successful, when the first-born, conceived in a test tube, were born in the family.
The human body is designed in such a way that sometimes it lacks a certain trigger mechanism, which is sometimes IVF for couples diagnosed with infertility. It is only necessary to help the body a little, and it is quite capable of continuing to cope on its own.
In the case when an infertile couple, after many years of marriage, has a child conceived with the help of IVF, then hormonal changes can occur in the female body, as a result of which reproductive functions are normalized. The natural conception that followed after this is likely to be provoked not by in vitro fertilization, but by the immediately preceding pregnancy and childbirth.
Hypoplasia of the uterus is one of the diagnoses, according to which there can be no natural pregnancy.
All described cases of natural conception after in vitro fertilization are possible only if infertility is not the result of irreversible consequences in the body of a woman or a man. Unfortunately, one cannot hope for such a miracle with such diagnoses:
- complete obstruction of the fallopian tubes or their complete absence;
- hypoplasia of the uterus (infantilism) - an underdeveloped female reproductive organ;
- azoospermia, a condition in which the male body does not produce sperm.
In any case, an infertile couple should never give up, but it is necessary to go through an in-depth reproductive health diagnostics again in order to find out the reasons why it is not possible to conceive a child either through IVF or naturally.
Video: Infertility without IVF
A number of couples are diagnosed with infertility. This diagnosis is not a sentence, as many methods have been developed by which this condition can be overcome, for example, IVF.
The procedure is popular and helps many couples find desired babies. We will consider in the article whether a natural pregnancy is possible after the IVF procedure and the reasons due to which it is quite possible.
Can I get pregnant on my own after the procedure?
Many couples dream of children, but this is not always possible. The IVF procedure is popular, but it is not always effective. Many resort to this procedure, but the question remains “is it possible to get pregnant on my own after in vitro fertilization?”
In case of unsuccessful attempts
It's hard to realize that what you so aspired to has gone to dust. But do not be upset, because, according to statistics, there are chances of conceiving a baby naturally after an unsuccessful attempt at the protocol. And scientists say they are even rising. The couple should not lose hope and should try again and again. Pregnancy is possible already in the next cycle after an unsuccessful attempt.
It should be remembered that after IVF, the body needs to recover and gain strength.
After successful in vitro fertilization
Having received the desired child, often parents stop resorting to contraceptives. The diagnosis of "infertility", the possibility of natural conception tends to zero. But one day a woman, after a negative one, receives a test with two strips, which amazes her a lot.
The fact is that often infertility has an unclear etiology, which has nothing to do with hormonal changes or with the physiological characteristics of the body. These conditions can go away on their own, which leads to the possibility of re-pregnancy in a natural way.
Is it possible in case of obstruction of the fallopian tubes?
Fallopian tube obstruction is a condition in which there is a violation of the movement of the egg from the ovary through the fallopian tubes for the purpose of fertilization. To treat this pathology, doctors offer many methods, but one of the most effective is laparoscopy.
After carrying out this manipulation, time is given for the implementation of a natural pregnancy. If this event did not occur, then the last exit is ECO. But the situation can change after pregnancy and childbirth, and the couple has an increased chance of conceiving a baby naturally.
Reasons why conception is likely
There are a huge number of causal factors due to which pregnancy can occur naturally. The main factors of natural pregnancy are:
- hormonal support over a long period of time;
- cure of specific female pathology;
- the state of readiness of the body for pregnancy;
- psychological attitude;
- improving the health of partners;
- lifestyle change.
Hormonal support over a long period of time
The protocol for the in vitro fertilization procedure implies long-term therapy with a number of hormonal drugs that enhance the course of various processes in a woman's body.
In hormonal terms, the period is similar to the time before ovulation, when the maximum concentration of hormonal substances in the blood is observed.
Treatment of a specific female pathology
One of the most common indications for IVF is obstruction of the fallopian tubes., which occurs most often after infectious and inflammatory diseases in the pelvic organs. For its treatment, various methods of treatment are used.
Often in practice there are cases when pregnancy does not occur after therapy, but may occur after IVF pregnancy.
The state of readiness of the body for conception
Hormone therapy for IVF is a preparation for future conception and a successful pregnancy. Even if IVF is unsuccessful, the body remains in a prepared state, which is the basis for a possible future pregnancy.
Psychological attitude
Quite often, the cause of infertility remains unknown and the psychological attitude can be a factor in this condition. Spontaneous conception is very common after successful IVF and subsequent successful pregnancy. This is due to the lack of oppression, unnecessary fears and haste. A kind of emotional barrier is removed, without which the chances of conception increase dramatically.
Improving the health of partners
In preparation for the IVF procedure, each of the partners undergoes training. It consists in correcting the identified deviations from the norm through appropriate treatment. Even minor pathological processes in the body of a man or woman can serve as the basis for achieving the desired result, and when these are eliminated, everything becomes possible.
Lifestyle change
Preparation for IVF is not only a protocol, but also the observance of the daily routine, as well as a rational and balanced diet.
Often, stress, a lack of any nutrients in the body are the cause of a violation of the hormonal status of a woman. The elimination of these factors leads to the normalization of the state of the body and the conception of a child.
Peculiarities
It is customary to refer to the features of natural pregnancy:
- tendency to miscarriage;
- high risk of developing placental insufficiency and preeclampsia with subsequent fetal growth retardation.
In order to prevent these conditions, constant monitoring by an obstetrician-gynecologist is required with the passage of all necessary diagnostic measures:
- ultrasound procedure;
- biochemical tests.
Throughout pregnancy, hormonal support is necessary in order to avoid disturbances in placentation and further development of the fetus.
delivery
Birth can take place:
- physiological way;
- by caesarean section.
Conducting childbirth through the natural birth canal in this case does not have any features. A caesarean section may be indicated if:
- the duration of infertility was about 5 years;
- the woman's age is more than 35 years;
- there are chronic diseases for which this method of delivery is indicated;
- gestosis.
Natural pregnancy after in vitro fertilization - is it possible? Yes, it's possible. The main thing is not to give up, to be constantly observed by a specialist, to comply with all prescribed appointments and believe in the best.
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