We discussed in vitro fertilization earlier, and mentioned that the procedure dose carry an increased risk of miscarriage in the ensuring pregnancy. The risk factor used to be given as close to 50 percent, but now, as the technicians involved with IVF are becoming more skilled, the figure is much lower.
IVF pregnancies are usually supported in the early months with progesterone suppositories, and you would be monitored carefully by our doctor.
IVF research is leading to new exciting departures in reproductive medicine, and it is possible, in the future, that doctors will be able to evaluate the quality of the sperm and the ovum prior to conception. In itself, this would limit the number of miscarriage due to abnormal chromosomes from either the father or mother.
Artificial insemination
Artificial insemination by donor (AID) dose carry an increased miscarriage rate, and it makes no difference if the insemination is made with fresh or frozen sperm. Interestingly enough, sperm from your partner can cause an even higher rate of miscarriage than sperm from a donor.
