IVF processes and outcomes
When patients do an IVF cycle, the only
thing really care about is the outcome – they just want a baby ! If life were
perfect , then every time the patient had a perfect IVF cycle , she would get pregnant . Unfortunately, human reproduction is not an efficient enterprise
, and the outcome of an IVF cycle is always uncertain. This is because
biological processes cannot always be influenced by the doctor and we have very
little control over what will happen to the embryo after we transfer it into
the uterus. The sad reality is that we cannot manipulate the process of implantation
This is not something which must patients want to hear . It’s an
uncomfortable feeling knowing that no matter what you do, you can never be sure
what the result of the IVF cycle will be – each IVF cycle is effectively a
gamble , which you may have to repeat multiple times , until you achieve success.
This is why it's important to differentiate
between processes and outcomes . While outcomes cannot be controlled , the
process itself can be, and a good IVF clinic will follow good processes. Now if
life were always, fair good process would always lead to good outcomes, so that
everyone's happy. Unfortunately, good processes can lead to bad outcomes , and
an IVF cycle can fail because of circumstances which are beyond the doctor’s
control.
While mature patients understand this ,
most patients are not sophisticated enough to appreciate this, and if the IVF
cycle fails , they are understandab...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: malpani complaint ivf Dr Malpani complaints IVF Process IVF outcome drmalpani malpani review Source Type: blogs