Many couples fail to utilize IVF treatment, despite the obvious benefits that it offers. Although around 50% of the three million infertile couples in the U.S. look to doctors for assistance in having a baby, the vast majority do not ultimately go through with IVF. This is the case even when their chances of successfully having a baby by under-going the treatment are good.
So, what barriers cause so many people to not to proceed with IVF? The answer is not entirely straightforward, as what is a barrier to one couple can be considered insignificant to another couple. Still, there are a number of common issues that tend to be causes of concern to the majority of would-be IVF patients.
One issue is that it is risking the health of the mother, baby, or both. Another is that it is expensive and unaffordable. A third is that it is inconsistent with religious beliefs. A fourth is that the couple will not be able to fulfill their personal and professional responsibilities for the duration of the treatment period.
However, all of these issues have been dealt with by other couples before, and none of them should be considered to be insurmountable. By taking the time to really learn about the IVF process - there are lots of good websites to help do this - and speaking with couples who have previously undergone the treatment and experienced IVF professionals, most couples will see that their concerns are unfounded.
That is not to say that IVF is the best option for every infertile couple, in some cases it is not, but it should always be one of the options that is given serious consideration during the decision-making process. Simply dismissing it could be one of the biggest mistakes that a couple ever makes.
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