In vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been around in the United States for over 40 years now. It began back in 1981, and couples are still using it today. In fact, it is one of the most time-tested ways for couples to address their reproductive challenges, whatever those may be.
But just how common is it? When you look at all assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures, around 99% of them are IVF. Other tactics can be more useful to some couples, depending on their medical history and the specifics of their situation. So it is important to look into all of the options that you have, and a competent medical team will help you decide on the correct procedure. But it’s also worth noting that, in the vast majority of cases, IVF is going to be used.
1 out of 100 new babies
Another way of looking at this is by considering how many babies are born using assisted reproductive technologies, as opposed to those that aren’t. What studies have found is that roughly one out of every one hundred births use these technologies – such as IVF. Odds are that you know someone who has used this procedure or even someone who was born as a result of it.
It’s important to consider this simply because couples will sometimes have concerns about IVF and other technologies, considering them to be fringe medical procedures. But the truth is that IVF is not a fringe science anymore; it is used much more often than people realize, and it has a very high success rate.
If you’re considering IVF or other assisted reproductive technologies, take the time to carefully look into all of your legal options and the steps you’ll need to take.