IVF : In-vitro fertilization
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure that involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the woman’s uterus, where they can implant and develop into a pregnancy. If you are looking for the best IVF center in Agra, visit Dr. Rupali Khurana IVF today.
IVF treatment has helped many couples overcome infertility issues and achieve their dream of having children. It is one of the most successful treatments for infertility, with success rates ranging from 30-60% depending on various factors such as age, lifestyle, and health. IVF can treat both male and female infertility problems, including low sperm count or blocked fallopian tubes. Additionally, it can help same-sex couples have children using donor eggs or sperm.
Why is IVF performed?
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes: Fallopian tube damage or blockage makes it difficult for an egg to be fertilized
- Endometriosis: When tissue similar to the lining of the uterus implants and grows outside of the uterus.
- Low sperm count: Oligospermia a low sperm count, is a condition where a man has fewer than 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen.
- PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal number of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts.
- Uterine fibroids: non-Cancerous growth of benign tumors in the uterus. Women in their 30s and 40s is a common age group where uterine fibroids may occur.
- Unexplained Infertility: In this type of infertility, no known medical cause has been found that could be the reason behind the infertility in the couple. Couples may have problems with Egg Quality, tubal Function, or sperm function that are difficult to diagnose.
How much time does the whole IVF process take?
What are the steps of IVF treatment?
- Ovarian Stimulation: This fertility treatment stimulates a woman’s ovaries to produce multiple eggs in the hope that one will mature for fertilization.
- Egg Retrieval: Using transvaginal ultrasound aspiration, eggs are retrieved from the ovaries. Anesthesia is administered, and a needle guided by ultrasound collects the eggs, which are then sent to the lab.
- Fertilization: Eggs and semen are prepared and fertilized in the lab to create embryos, which are preserved until ready for transfer.
- Embryo Development: Embryos are kept in the lab for 2-3 days (or 4-5 days for blastocyst transfer) until they are ready for transfer.
- Embryo Transfer: Embryos are placed into the uterus using a catheter to establish pregnancy, a process that takes about 5 to 10 minutes.