World IVF Day: A Mythbusting Celebration
The world observes IVF Day on July 25th of each year to commemorate Louise Brown, the first test tube baby
Also known as World Embryologist Day, it celebrates the happiness and hope that IVF has brought to many
Let's dispel some common misconceptions regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF)
IVF is limited to younger women
IVF helps women of all ages, regardless of age, depending on health and fertility issues
The success of IVF is certain
Various factors, like underlying fertility issues, can affect an individual's IVF success rate
IVF is painful
Although there is a possibility of discomfort during the IVF process, patients experience as little pain as possible
IVF causes cancer
Studies have not shown that IVF procedures raise the risk of cancer