In Vitro Fertilization

1. GURGAON FERTILITY CENTRE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

2. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Many couples suffer from infertility, and are not able to achieve pregnancy, for these persons ICSI cycle; IVF and ART (Assisted Reproductive Techniques) will help to improve the chance for pregnancy. • These procedures have excellent success rates and achieve much desired pregnancy.

3. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • IVF might be used to overcome infertility in the woman due to problems of the fallopian tube, which makes fertilization in vivo difficult. • It also assist in male infertility where there is a deficiency in sperm quality and in such cases Intra Cytoplasm Sperm Injection(ICSI) may be used, where a sperm cell is injected directly into the egg cell.

4. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • ICSI also used when sperm numbers are very low. • If no sperm is available in a natural way, then embryologist may schedule a sperm retrieval process such as micro dissection, testicular biopsy, testicular sperm extraction (TESA) or percutaneous sperm aspirations (PESA) about the time of egg retrieval.

5. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Ovarian stimulation • Fertility drugs, taken through injections are used to stimulate a woman’s ovaries to develop multiple mature eggs. • This is because a normal cycle usually produces one egg only and pregnancy rates in IVF are better if a number of eggs can be retrieved and fertilized.

6. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • These injections are usually given subcutaneously (under the skin) and are much less uncomfortable than the previous generations of medication. • The embryologist monitors the progress of ovulation induction with ultrasounds and blood estrogen levels over several days.

7. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Egg retrieval • When eggs are mature, they are retrieved by an ultrasound guided procedure that is performed under light anesthesia on an outpatient basis. • During the process a needle is placed through the vaginal and into the ovaries and removes the fluid that contains the egg..

8. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • This process is performed by visualizing the follicle with a vaginal ultrasound probe. A needle is directed alongside the probe through the vaginal wall and into the ovary. • To avoid any discomfort, strong, short acting intravenous sedation is provided

9. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Fertilization • Once the fluid is removed from the follicle, eggs are placed in incubator in the lab. The eggs should be fertilized with sperm in the same day. • Now provide a semen sample from male partner which is healthiest sperm will be extracted.

10. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • The eggs are fertilized by ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) which is most commonly recommended as part of the IVF process when there is a problem with the sperm or egg, including sperm low motility, low sperm count or abnormally shaped sperm. • It takes approximately 18 hours to determine if fertilization occurs and 24 – 72 hours to establish the growth of embryo.

11. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • Embryo Transfer • Embryos are transferred within 3 to 6 days after egg retrieval. • It is recommended to grow the embryos for five to six days until they reach the blastocyst stage.  • Embryo transfer is a simple technique and anesthesia is not required.

12. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • They are placed through cervix into the uterine cavity using a small soft catheter. • Embryo Cryopreservation Sometimes during the IVF procedure extra embryos develop during the cycle. • If the embryos are of good quality, then they can be frozen and stored for future transfer.

13. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) • For more details please contact us through, • Website: www.gurgaonfertilitycentre.com  • Email: info@gurgaonfertilitycentre.com • Phone No: +91 – 9873875195

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