It is not always an option for couples wanting to have children to do so naturally. For the vast majority of these couples, one way that they can have a child is by undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The first IVF pregnancy took place in the USA back in 1981 and now more than 45,000 babies have been born to couples using this infertility treatment to date.

Generally couples will choose to undergo this procedure because one or both of them cannot conceive a child naturally. There are many reasons why a couple may not be able to conceive. It could be that there is a problem with the woman's fallopian tubes (they could be blocked) or it could be that the man is simply not able to produce enough sperm that will be able to fertilize the eggs.

Those couples who are thinking of using IVF to help them have a child will need to be aware that there are certain IVF risks associated with it especially in relation to the IVF pregnancy. Below we take a look at just what some of these IVF pregnancy risks are.

IVF Risk 1 - With this type of treatment the chances of the woman giving birth to more than one child at the time is high. Today the reproductive endocrinologists use techniques to reduce such multiple births from occurring. The reason is because multiple births place considerable strain not only on the woman's body but can also affect the health of the children she is having.

IVF Risk 2 - In women who undergo IVF treatment there is a 5 to 25% chance that cancellation may occur during the first stages of the pregnancy. This is especially true for older women who decide to undergo IVF treatment where the chance of cancellation occurring for them is near to 25%. The main reason why this happens, especially in the older women who undergo this treatment, is that their bodies do not respond to the stimulants.

IVF Risk 3 - Couples need to be aware that when using IVF treatment there is an increased chance that the woman could have an ectopic pregnancy following the IVF pregnancy. Generally this only happens in around 2 to 5% of all women who have undergone IVF treatment to help them conceive a child.

It is important that any couple who is considering using the IVF infertility treatment to help them have a child to weigh the risks associated with it beforehand. Each IVF risk should be considered before proceeding to having an IVF pregnancy. You should also do further research into the success rates of IVF and further risks associated with it including OHSS.

To learn more about each IVF risk you may encounter with an IVF pregnancy, check out Dr. Gary Berger's website at http://www.tubal-reversal.net/