Ans: Mild IVF is a fertility treatment that uses lower doses of stimulation drugs over a shorter period compared to conventional IVF. The aim is to produce a smaller number of high-quality eggs with fewer side effects.
This approach is may be more cost-effective, focusing on quality over quantity.

Ans: Mild IVF is most suitable for women with previous OHSS when conventional ovarian stimulation protocols were used. It will also suit women who prefer a less intensive treatment or those who are concerned about the side effects of conventional IVF. It may be recommended for younger women, those with a good ovarian reserve.
In older women with low ovarian reserve, Mild IVF is a reasonable option to consider, instead trying to use high dose expensive ovarian stimulation protocols.

Ans: Success rates for Mild IVF can vary based on factors such as age and fertility reserve. While the success rates of Mild IVF per cycle may be slightly lower than conventional IVF, studies suggest that over multiple cycles, the cumulative success rates can be comparable.
For women under 35, success rates can range from 15% to 25% per cycle.

Ans: The key benefits of Mild IVF include a lower risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), fewer side effects from fertility drugs, and a more natural approach to fertility treatment. It is also typically less expensive than conventional IVF and involves fewer clinic visits and monitoring sessions, making it less disruptive to daily life.

Ans: The main downside of Mild IVF is that fewer eggs are retrieved compared to conventional IVF, which may reduce the number of embryos available for transfer or freezing. This could mean more cycles are needed to achieve pregnancy, which may add to the total money you spend on your treatment.
Additionally, while Mild IVF is less intense, it may produce fewer eggs and embryos which may mean no embryo to transfer!