What
is Invitro Fertilization and who can go for it
In
vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a process by which eggs are fertilised
by sperms outside the body: in vitro in Latin means glass,
because earlier biological experiments involving tissue cultivation
outside the living organism was carried out in glass containers.
That is how babies born with IVF procedures are also called test tube
babies. IVF is a major treatment for infertility when other methods
of assisted reproductive technology have failed. The process involves
monitoring and stimulating a woman's ovulatory process, removing a
healthy ovum or ova (egg or eggs) from the woman's ovaries and
letting sperm fertilise them in a fluid medium in a laboratory. The
fertilised egg (zygote) cultured for 2–6 days in a growth medium
and is then transferred to the patient's uterus with the intention of
establishing a successful pregnancy.
Females
who have problems in the fallopian tube and men who have defect in
sperm quality are suggested to go for the IVF treatment.
The
method follows:
in
vitro fertilisation could be performed by collecting the contents
from a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus after natural ovulation,
mixing it with semen, and reinserting into the uterus. But additional
techniques are used for successful pregnancy like ovarian
hyperstimulation to retrieve multiple eggs through ultrasound guided
transvaginal egg retrieval, egg and sperm preparation, culture and
resultant embryo transfer into the uterus. IVF
can be performed by collecting a naturally selected egg from woman’s
natural menstrual cycle without the use of any
drugs.
The
next step-up method which is called modified natural cycle IVF,
medication is used for 2–4 days during woman’s natural cycle to
avoid spontaneous ovulation and to make the treatment more
successful. Semen is prepared for fertilisation by removing inactive
cells and seminal fluid in a process called sperm washing and if it
is provided by a sperm donor, it is usually prepared for treatment
before being frozen.
The
sperm and the egg are incubated together at a ratio of about 75,000:1
in a culture media as per studies in 2013 that a duration of 1 to 4
hours results in higher pregnancy rates than 16 ot 24 .
intracytoplasmic
sperm injection
(ICSI)
process is undertaken where a single sperm is injected into the egg
in situations where it is low sperm count.
IVF
success rates are the percentage of all IVF procedures which result
in a favorable outcome.
About
10-12 percent of Indians have trouble conceiving a child. But several
myths keep couples from seeking help
Some
Myths vs Facts about IVF and Pregnancy: Courtesy Dr Firuza Parekh
(The Complete Guide to Becoming Pregnant)
Myth
Eating
spicy food causes ovulation, low sperm count, miscarriage, and
premature delivery.
Fact
Eating
spicy food only occasionally disturbs the gastrointestinal system and
sometimes causes heartburn.
Myth
Seven
to eight days of abstinence are required before a semen analysis, or
before giving a sample for IVF/ ICSI/ sperm freezing.
Fact
Increased
days of abstinence can, in fact, decrease the sperm motility. Two or
four days of abstinence are adequate for a good semen sample.
Myth
Masturbation
causes impotency and low sperm count.
Fact
Masturbation
should not be associated with guilt. It does not impact fertility.
Myth
The
chances of pregnancy are reduced if the ejaculated semen comes out of
the vagina after intercourse.
Fact
Ejaculated
semen liquefies after a few minutes in the vagina. Some seminal fluid
is bound to come out. This does not decrease the chances of
pregnancy.
Myth
The
sexual position determines the gender of the baby.
Fact
No
sexual position has any effect on the gender of the baby. There may
be other compelling reasons though, for some sexual variation.
Myth
Having
sex daily increases the chances of pregnancy.
Fact
Daily
sex does not increase the chances of pregnancy and may, in fact,
decrease the sperm count on the day of ovulation. In men with low
sperm counts, this may be detrimental to the odds of pregnancy.
Myth
PCOS
(polycystic ovary syn drome) goes away after having a baby.
Fact
PCOS
is a condition that has a genetic basis. It does not go away by
itself. Treatment needs to be continued.
About
Fertility First – One of the best IVF treatment specialist in
India fulfilling the dreams of parenthood. We
are accredited by INDIAN SOCIETY OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION and we are
the one of the kind to look upon for IVF treatment, Semen Donation,
Egg Donation, Male Infertility treatments, Female Infertility
Treatments. We are conveniently located in Ghatkopar.
For
IVF Treatment in Mumbai, India contact our professionals today at
www.fertilityfirst.in – A subsidiary of Parakh Hospital.
Contact us at:
Parakh Hospital
Khokhani Lane, Opp. Ghatkopar Rly. Stn,
Ghatkopar (E), Mum - 400 077
Phone: 022 - 2515 7000, 01, 02, 03
Emergency: 9821125519 / 9821237708
Email: info@fertilityfirst.in
Khokhani Lane, Opp. Ghatkopar Rly. Stn,
Ghatkopar (E), Mum - 400 077
Phone: 022 - 2515 7000, 01, 02, 03
Emergency: 9821125519 / 9821237708
Email: info@fertilityfirst.in
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