See below the answers to the most frequently asked questions made by those who want to enroll in an infertility treatment..

If you still ahve doubts, ask Dr. Roger through the email clinic@abdelmassih.org. The answer will come to you in maximum 72 hours.

01) Is there any difference between a test tube baby and the artificial insemination?

Yes. The artificial insemination consists of putting the husband’s semen, previously prepared in the lab, inside the female genital system, most commonly inside the uterus, during the ovulation period. In vitro fertilization (test tube baby), consists of collecting the patient’s eggs with the help of ultra-sound and then take them to the laboratory, where they are put in contact with the sperm. If fertilization occurs, they are transferred to the patient’s uterus at the pre-embryo stage.

02) What are the chances of getting pregnant by assisted fertilization?

With ICSI technique, which permits the injection of sperm inside the egg, one can obtain up to 52% by attempt in women aged under 35. This is na exceptional number, if we take in consideration that the natural fertility rate among couples without fertility problems is not above 20% per month. Taking in consideration all patients, independently of age or fertility problem, the success index of ICSI can reach 35% by attempt.

03) What is the probability of losing the baby?

The chance for miscarriage is about 20%, which is the same probebility we find if pregnancy is acquired by natural means.

04) How long does treatment last?

Na in vitro fertilization treatment takes an average 25 to 30 days. In the last days the patient has to come to the clinic almost daily to control follicular growth.

05) Does the chance of congenital malformation increase in assisted fertilization?

No, much on the contrary. Theoretically it lowers down, because only good quality embryos are transferred.

06) What are the chances of occurring multiple gestation?

The chances increase with this kind of treatment, because generally more than one embryo per cycle is transferred. But the improvement in embryo quality permits transference in a smaller number. The same pregnancy rate is thus maintained and the risk of multiple pregnancy reduced. In our clinic, 80% of all gestations are single.

07) What risks does the patient run when she is submitted to na assisted reproduction treatment?

The risk of having complications in this procedure is very low, by virtue of the care and precaution taken during all procedure phases. All process is performed in the clinic, under maximum assepsy conditions and stringent quality control.

08) Does the medication used for treatment show any side efect?

When correctly used, medication used to stimulate egg production brings no health risks. In case any more severe side effect occurs, the situation is immediately reversed to avoid any damage to the patient’s health. A small number of patients present moderate hyperovulation symptomes.

09) After the procedure, how long does it take for the patient to know if she’s pregnant?

She knows she is pregnant by dosing Beta-HCG in the blood, 12 days after transferring the embryos. If the result is unconclusive it is necessary to repeat the test after two days.

10) Is it necessary to go to a hospital to make the in vitro fertilization?

No, since 1989 our clinic has been doing this procedure at the ambulatory level. It is a quick procedure and the time the patient needs to stay at the clinic to collect eggs, for instance, is no longer than 30 minutes.