What is IVF?

Steps to IVF

• Stimulation of ovaries: Medication is used to stimulate the ovaries, promoting the growth of follicles containing eggs. This is accomplished through daily FSH injections for 9 to 14 days. In order to stimulate the growth of multiple follicles, the FSH dose used is slightly higher than what a woman produces naturally.
  
  Regular ultrasounds and blood tests are used to monitor the ovaries' response. Most women learn to give themselves injections or have their partners help, which reduces the number of clinic visits.
• Egg Retrieval from ovaries: During the egg-retrieval process, An ultrasound-guided probe with a fine needle attached is passed through the vaginal canal and into each ovarian follicle. The fluid in the follicle is then extracted and examined under a microscope to look for eggs.
• Fertilization of eggs: The egg and sperm are then combined in a laboratory using various fertilisation technologies, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
• Embryo Culture Day: When a fertilised egg divides, it produces an embryo. This embryo is monitored on a regular basis to ensure proper growth. A normal embryo has multiple cells that continue to divide rapidly within 3-5 days.
• Embryo Transfer Day: A tiny catheter is inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity while an ultrasound is being used to monitor the woman's uterus during the embryo transfer. The embryo(s) are then placed in the uterus. One to three embryos are placed in the woman's uterus approximately 3-5 days after retrieving and fertilising the eggs and after the embryos have reached a certain size (womb).
  
  During this step, the women will be given the option to cryopreserve your remaining embryos for future use.
• Pregnancy test: Two weeks after the embryo transfer, the woman's blood is tested to determine whether or not a pregnancy has been successfully established.

What Are the Risks Of IVF?

IVF carries some risks, but they can be decreased in the hands of an experienced fertility doctor. Below are a few risks.

Multiple Births

There is always a chance of multiple births if more than one embryo has been implanted in the uterus, which could lead to early labour and low birth weight. A hospital's restriction on the number of embryos that can be transferred typically reflects the knowledge and experience of its reproductive doctors.

Premature Labour and Underweight Babies

IVF may modestly raise the risk of early labour and low birth weight, according to certain studies. It is crucial that the hospital is set up to effectively manage this risk by preparing for a potential preemie.

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

In order to stimulate ovulation, IVF entails stimulating the ovaries. When used improperly, ovulation-inducing medications can result in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which enlarges the ovaries and is extremely painful and uncomfortable. In order to reduce your risk of OHSS, your fertility specialist's experience is crucial. If you've tried a variety of other therapies without success, IVF may be your only hope. It seems to make sense that so many couples who are having trouble becoming pregnant want to use it because of its exceptional success rates and cutting-edge technologies. It's never too late to perform an IVF miracle; get started on your journey to parenthood with Embrion IVF Centre right away.

Will I Require IVF?

Your fertility specialist will learn about your personal factors and medical background and advise the treatment accordingly.

If you have any of the following, they may advise IVF:

• Tubal Infertility: A condition in which the fallopian tubes are obstructed or missing, preventing sperm from reaching the egg or preventing a fertilised egg from reaching the uterus.
• Endometriosis: A condition that results in scarring and adhesions when uterine tissue protrudes outside of the uterus
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome: A hormonal disorder that impedes ovulation and increases the risk of miscarriage

Throughout your treatment, our team of fertility experts and friendly staff at Embrion IVF Centre are readily available to guide you. They make sure you understand each stage of the procedure and have the knowledge and assistance you require.

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