IVF stands for in vitro Fertilization”. This method has helped infertile couples since 1978 all over the world.
IVF is the process by which eggs are removed from the ovaries and mixed with sperms in a laboratory culture dish. Fertilisation takes place in this dish. “in vitro., which means “outside human body’. 6 million IVF babies have been born since the first in 1978.
Previously IVF was used in conditions. such as blocked tubes. IVF is also recommended if simpler treatment fails. Below is a list of common indecations for IVF treatment.
- Fallopian Tube Damage/Tubal Factor
- Male Factor Sub-fertility
- Endometriosis
- Age Related Sub-fertility
- Anovulation
- Unexplained Sub-fertility
Generally at good centers all over the world average chances of success are 40%. Having this perspective may help you think about trying more than one cycle, and feel less discouraged if the first one doesn’t work.
One cycle of IVF takes between four weeks and six weeks to complete. The couple can expect to spend about half a day at the clinic for egg retrieval and fertilization procedures.
1. Preliminary checkup of husband & wife
2. Baseline hormone levels of wife
3. Drugs treatment (injections) to stimulate egg growth
4. Ultrasound monitoring of treatment
- To measure the growths of follicles
- To adjust dose of drugs
- Prevent Serious side effects (Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome)
5. Monitoring in carried out:
- By trans vaginal ultrasound scanning (TVS)
- By evaluation of hormones in blood
6. Egg pickup and incubation
7. Semen collection & Processing
8. Review of eggs after 24 hours for fertilization and division
9. Embryo transfer (ET)
We strictly use husband’s spermatozoa (male sperm) and Wife’s egg. Donor’s spermatozoa (male germs), egg and surrogacy facilities are not available in our clinic.
For certain conditions this is the only option. If other options are possible then they should be utilized before undertaking this mode of management.
This treatment takes 4-6 weeks depending upon the type of drugs used for your treatment.
No. it is not a painful procedure. There is no surgery or operation involved. Injections may cause sonic discomfort. Emotionally and psychologically it is stressful treatment.
Slight weight gain may occur due to water retention but it is temporary and reversible.
Your visits to LIFE clinic depend upon protocols and your progress. usually 6 to 8 visits are required.
Unless contra indicated due to a medical condition all healthy diets are recommended especially fresh fruits, vegetables, plenty of water.
All the drugs are kept strictly under controlled temperature and laboratory temperature is also continuously monitored. That’s why extreme weather doesn’t influence the outcome of this treatment If you take medicines with you to your home please ensure the medication is refrigerated and maintain the required temperature constantly. If necessary arrange a generator to keep the fridge running continuously.
Chances of multiple pregnancies are high in IVF/ICSI procedures. We transfer 1-3 embryos but the results cannot be guaranteed. However, twins and other multiple pregnancies carry higher risks of complications of pregnancies specially pre-mature births and new born baby risks
Pregnancy test can be performed by urine test or blood test.
Yes, you are a good IVF candidate. It can help you to have a baby without surgery for reversal of the tubal ligation.