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IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)

Overview

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby. During IVF, an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop.

Types of Diseases treated by IVF Specialist

Fallopian tube damage or blockage
Ovulation Disorders
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Previous tubal sterilization or removal
Impaired sperm production or function
Unexplained infertility
A genetic Disorder

Symptoms

Passing a small amount of clear or bloody fluid shortly after the procedure — due to the swabbing of the cervix before the embryo transfer.
Breast tenderness due to high estrogen levels.
Mild Bloating.
Mild Cramping.
Constipation.

Cost of Some Major Procedures

Procedure
IVF Package

Cost Range
$1600-$3000

Estimated Stay in Hospital
As Out Patient

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Note: Costing shown above may vary among hospitals. We can tailor the cost as per your budget and requirement.

Common Queries

Who needs IVF treatment?

IVF is a good treatment option by any couple where the male or the female partner suffers from any of the following health problems/ conditions:

Damage or blockage in the fallopian tube
Ovulation disorders
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Unexplained infertility
Low-quality sperm production
Any genetic disorder
Fertility preservation for cancer

How is IVF done?

IVF treatment involves the following procedures.

Ovarian stimulation - In ovarian stimulation, the doctor stimulates the ovaries to promote the growth of the follicles that contain the eggs. The common hormone medications that are used to stimulate the follicles are Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
Trigger Injections - Once the doctor sees that the egg follicles in the ovaries are enough, he/she would stop the LH and FSH injections and would recommend the time when you need to administer trigger injections. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is injected in the ovaries to mature the eggs and help them get released from the ovarian follicle wall.
Egg retrieval - Egg retrieval or 'egg picking stage’ is a daycare procedure. It is done under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a fine needle with an ultrasound-guided probe through the vaginal canal of the woman to retrieve her mature eggs. On average, 8-15 eggs are collected during this process.
Sperm collection - After retrieving/ collecting the eggs, the IVF doctor will need to collect the sperm from the male partner. The male partner is asked to produce his semen specimen. The male partner can produce his semen specimen at home or at the clinic where the semen specimen would be stored. In case the couple wants to use donor sperm or frozen sperm, the IVF team will get it ready in the lab. The collected sperm sample is washed and cleaned with medicine under a microscope to get rid of all sorts of dirt and debris. The cleaning procedure is done to get the healthiest sperm that can fertilize the eggs.
Fertilization - The healthy sperm is placed in an incubator along with the eggs for fertilization. The process is very similar to that of natural fertilization where ‘sperm meets eggs’ inside a human body.
Embryo development - The fertilized egg turns into an embryo. The IVF specialist will collect the embryo, place it in a special incubator and monitor its growth for the next 4-6 days. The developed embryo shall be mixed with amino acids and other medicines for proper growth. If the growth of the embryo is consistent, it is likely to turn into a 4-8 cell embryo by the 4th day.
Embryo transfer - The developed embryo is transferred from the incubator and implanted in the uterine wall. The doctor will collect the embryo with a very soft, flexible, and thin catheter. Using a speculum, the doctor will open the cervix and insert the catheter through the cervix into the uterus to plant the embryo. An abdominal ultrasound is conducted to make sure that the embryo is placed at the correct location.
Pregnancy check - The woman would be called to the clinic after 2 weeks for a blood test. If the blood test shows the presence of hCG in it, the pregnancy is successful. If the blood test does not show the presence of hCG, it indicates that the pregnancy is not successful. In that case, the doctor may either repeat the entire process once again or may determine another line of treatment.

How many injections are required for IVF treatment?

Two different injections or injectable medications are involved in IVF. The first is Lupron, which is injected into the abdominal area or the thigh. The second injectable medicine is Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), which is used to stimulate her ovaries so that they can produce several eggs.

Is IVF a safe treatment?

IVF is generally a very safe and effective fertility treatment and most women do not experience any problems during IVF treatment. However, there are some risks and complications that can affect the outcome of the treatment too. In order to avoid complications, it is important that you undergo the treatment only at the hands of a trained IVF doctor.

Are IVF babies healthy?

Yes, IVF babies are healthy and look the same as normal babies. The primary difference between IVF babies and normal babies lies only in the conception procedure. IVF babies are completely normal with similar features to those of other babies. The babies can undergo normal delivery too. Once born, nobody can differentiate whether the baby is born through IVF or otherwise.

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