
In vitro fertilization(IVF) is a fertilization process takes place outside the human body(usually “in glass”) where the female egg is combined with a male sperm.
Basically there are so many myths about the in-vitro-fertilization(IVF) among the society that they believe is true but actually it’s not. In this article we are going to see some myths about IVF in India.
#myth-1 IVF is not a safe practice:-
It is said by so many people that IVF is not safe but actually due to latest technologies and well trained doctors it is possible to perform IVF successfully.
#myth-2 IVF babies are born with birth defects:-
Chances of babies born through IVF process is normally low. They are like as the other child in the world.
#myth-3 IVF leads to multiple pregnancy:-
No, this is completely wrong to say that IVF leads to multiple pregnancy. But yes, there is some risk that if number of embroys transferred are more.
#myth-4 IVF is costly for middle class people’s:-
Yes, it is bit costly but it is wrong to say that middle class people can’t afford it. But nowadays it is affordable for nearly everyone.
#myth-5: IVF raises cancer risks:-
It is one of common misconception among the people that IVF process creates more risks of cancer. Truth is that IVF didn’t have any risk of cancer.
#myth-6 IVF treatment needs to be admitted in hospitals:-
It is a fertilization process that takes place in glass where( egg and sperm are combined), so you need not to be admitted for so many days in hospital.
Thanks and regards
Dr Reubina Singh


