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Diagnosis for performing IVF Treatment

IVF is performed in cases of infertility which may be due to

• Advanced age of the woman

• Damaged or blocked Fallopian tubes

• Decreased sperm count and blockage causing male infertility

• Unexplained infertility

• Endometriosis

• Ovulation disorders ,uterine fibroids

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I: Stimulation of ovaries also called super ovulation

• Medicines, called fertility drugs, are given to the woman to boost egg production.

• Blood tests for hormone levels and ultrasounds to examine ovaries are performed regularly .

II: Egg retrieval/ follicular aspiration

• Procedure called follicular aspiration, is done to remove the eggs from the woman's body.

• The is performed as an outpatient procedure under sedation with no incision only by using ultrasound images as guide, a thin needle is inserted into the ovary and sacs (follicles) containing the eggs. The needle is connected to a suction device, which pulls the eggs and fluid out of each follicle, one at a time.

• The procedure is repeated for the other ovary.

• In few cases laparoscopy may be performed to remove the eggs .

• If a woman does not or cannot produce any eggs, donor eggs may be used.

III: Insemination

• Sperm is placed together with the best quality eggs. The mixing of the sperm and egg is called insemination.

• Eggs and sperm are then stored in an environmentally controlled chamber. The sperm most often enters (fertilizes) an egg a few hours after insemination.

• In few cases, the sperm may be directly injected into the egg. This is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

• Many doctors routinely do ICSI on some of the eggs, even if things appear normal.

IV : Transfer of embryo to uterus

• When the fertilized egg divides, it becomes an embryo. Laboratory staff will regularly check the embryo to make sure it is growing properly. Within about 5 days, a normal embryo has several cells that are actively dividing

• Embryos are placed into the uterus 3to 5 days after fertilization through a catheter

• If an embryo implants in the lining of the womb and grows, pregnancy results.

• More than one embryo may be placed into the uterus at the same time, which can lead to twins, triplets, or more.

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• Rest adviced for the remainder day , most can return to normal activities by next day .

• Complete bed rest not required .

• Recommended daily hormone progesterone for 8-10 weeks for normal course of pregnancy and to avoid miscarriage.

• Pregnancy test performed about 12 to 14 days after the embryo transfer.

• Chances of multiple pregnancies as more than one embryo is placed in uterus ,leading high risk of premature birth and low birth weight baby.

• Egg retrieval can result in bleeding, infection, and damage to ovaries and surrounding structures.

• There may be temporary cramping after egg retrieval which may last for a day or two.

• Many couples suffer psychological stress and depression especially if IVF not successful.

• Financially and emotionally challenging treatment.

• Rarely fertility medications may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

India offers the best IVF treatment at low-cost as compared to western countries such as Brazil, Thailand, Mexico. IVF treatment cost in India depends on a variety of factors like

• The hospital, the patient chooses. There are many IVF centers in Bangalore that offer affordable, cheapest IVF treatment with a high success rate. Indira IVF center is one of the best fertility IVF centers offering several fertility treatment options such as low sperm count. These centers are well-versed with expensive facilities like medical devices, etc. to make patients feel comfortable.

• Fee for the team of doctors.

• Medicines.

• Standard test and diagnostic procedures.

• Cost of the procedure.

• Cost of the follow –up care required after the procedure.

FAQs

What is natural/unassisted conception?

In natural conception fertilization of egg and sperm occurs inside a woman's body, when the fertilized embryo continues to grow inside the uterus of a woman, pregnancy results with a baby being born about 9 months later. This process is called natural or unassisted conception.

What is Assisted Reproductive Technology(ART)?

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) are special medical procedures that are used to aid the woman in getting pregnant.

What is Laser-Assisted Hatching?

Assisted hatching is a technology that helps embryos getting attached to the woman's womb. Pregnancy cannot happen unless the human embryo hatches.

What is Infertility ?

Infertility refers to inability to conceive after a year of having regular unprotected sex .

What do you mean by pelvic inflammatory disease ?

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs mainly the uterus, fallopian tubes , ovaries and pelvis . PID leads to infertility , ectopic pregnancy , pelvic pain etc

What is Endometriosis ?

Endometriosis is a painful condition wherein there is growth of tissue outside the uterus .

What are the reasons for Blocked Fallopian Tube ?

Blocked Fallopian tube common cause of infertility could be due to prior reproductive surgery or pelvic inflammatory disease.

What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

There is retention of fluid in the abdomen and chest. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, rapid weight gain (3-4 kg within 3to 5 days), decreased urination despite drinking plenty of fluids, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath .

What are the warning signs after IVF ?

• Fever
• Pain in pelvic region
• Heavy bleeding from the vagina
• Blood in the urine

What is the action of progesterone ?

Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries that help thicken the lining of the uterus making it easier for the embryo to implant. Too little progesterone during the early weeks of pregnancy may lead to miscarriage

Why the chances of having twins or triplets increase with IVF treatment?

Most IVF doctors recommend transferring upto three embryos at a time to increase the chances of pregnancy, which may result in multiple pregnancies.

What is Intra cytoplasmic sperm treatment?

Considering IVF treatments, Intra cytoplasmic sperminjection (ICSI) is another form of IVF procedure in which a single sperm is directly injected into the cytoplasm of an egg. It has proven to be a successful IVF treatment bringing positive results. There are some best IVF doctors in India that are well-versed with the ICSI procedure. Egg Donor IVF is another IVF treatment that is recommended when one can't use their own eggs due to infertility.

What factors does the success rate of IVF depend upon ?

IVF success depends on a number of factors that is the reason for infertility, doctor performing the procedure , and the age of the patient etc

What is the prognosis for IVF ?

Results may differ from one clinic to another Pregnancy rates reflect the number of women who became pregnant after IVF. But not all pregnancies result in a live birth. Live birth rates reflect the number of women who give birth to a living child.Usually the percentage of live birth ranges between 40-45 percent for a patient below the age of 35 yrs .

What do we do ofunused embryo ?

Unused embryos may be frozen and implanted later or donated

When can I do a home pregnancy test after IVF ?

It is advised to do a blood pregnancy test after 12-14 days of IVF and to avoid home pregnancy test as may wrongly give a false positive if tested before 7 days due to residual HCG after the shot given for egg maturation.

What if my eggs are unhealthy?

If the eggs are unhealthy you can use donor eggs .

Is there any long term effects of the hormones used for IVF treatment ?

No .

Can I travel back to my country once confirmed that I am pregnant ?

Yes you can travel back to your country .