Infertility Treatment : Which suits you?

Fertility problems have effective treatments as they are mostly medical in nature. Worldwide, more than 3 million babies have now been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and there are other therapies which are successful through which half of the couples have chances of getting pregnant.

Symptoms of Infertility that should not be delayed

Relaxing will not overcome infertility. Most couples should consult a doctor after a year of trying to conceive unsuccessfully.

If the woman is over age 35 and hasn't conceived after trying for six months or has an irregular menstrual cycle, it's best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Male infertility is just as common as female infertility. So a man should be evaluated, too.

Possible causes of Male Infertility

Low sperm count

Poor sperm motility

Malformed sperm

Blocked sperm ducts

Possible causes of  Female Infertility

The woman is diagnosed with a problem, such as:

Irregular ovulation (release of eggs)

Blocked fallopian tubes

Abnormalities in the cervix or uterus

No particular causes in 20 % couples

Diagnosing the cause

By tracking Ovulation

Ovulation tests are conducted to find out when you're ovulating (and determine the best time for sex). These detect a hormonal surge that occurs 12 to 36 hours before the ovary releases an egg.Irregular ovulation accounts for about a third of all cases If the tests never yield a positive result, consult your doctor.

Fertility Drugs

If your doctor determines you're not ovulating normally, fertility drugs can help. The most common choice is Clomid and Serophene which are relatively inexpensive and effective. Within three cycles 50% women gets pregnant and Clomid increases the chance of multiple births.

Injectable Hormones

Injections of fertility hormones are suggested if you don't get pregnant after taking clomiphene for six months. A wide range of highly effective hormonal drugs are available helping in stimulating ovulation. Like clomiphene, injectable hormones increase the chances of becoming pregnant with multiples.

Surgery for Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Scarring caused by endometriosis which is a overgrowth of tissue that lines the uterus, a history of pelvic infections, or previous surgeries can be the general causes.Mostly women have trouble getting pregnant because scar tissue prevents eggs from traveling down the fallopian tubes. Laparoscopic surgery can remove scar tissue in the reproductive tract and boost the odds of getting pregnant for some women.

Infertility Treatments That Work

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

IUI is a  procedure, through which the sperm is placed directly into the woman's uterus while she is ovulating. This reduces the distance the sperm must swim to reach the egg. IUI or Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a popular option for a wide range of fertility problems. It is less expensive and less invasive than IVF, but pregnancy rates are notably lower.

IUI With Donor Sperm

IUI can be done using sperm from a donor if the patient is having low quality sperms. Most doctors recommend couples see a counselor before choosing this option, because they must be comfortable raising a child who is not biologically related to the father. IUI with donor sperm has a very high success rate in fertile women.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

IVF offers hope when other infertility treatments are unsuccessful. It eliminates any barriers between egg and sperm by combining them in a lab. The growing embryos are then placed inside the uterus. Undergoing IVF can be unpleasant and expensive but success rates are growing every year.

IVF With ICSI

Applicable for men infertility, when a man's sperm count is extremely low or the sperm don't move well, a procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can overcome this problem by inserting a single sperm directly into an egg. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the uterus through the normal IVF procedure. The majority of IVF cycles now use ICSI.

IVF and Multiples

To boost the odds of success with IVF, it's common to transfer two to four embryos at a time. But this means the woman may become pregnant with twins, triplets, or even quadruplets. Carrying multiples raises the risk of miscarriage, anemia, high blood pressure, and other complications during pregnancy. It also makes premature birth more likely. Couples undergoing IVF should discuss these issues with their fertility specialist.

IVF with Blastocyst Transfer

Blastocyst transfer  is a recent breakthrough in IVF technology. In standard IVF, embryos are transferred to the womb when they reach the two- to eight-cell stage whereas in this procedure, the embryos are allowed to grow for five days until they reach the blastocyst stage. The healthiest one or two blastocysts are chosen for transfer. This eliminates the possibility of triplets while maintaining a high success rate.

Using Donor Embryos – Not biologically related to either parent

Couples who have not had success with IVF or are looking for a less expensive option may want to consider using donor embryos. These are embryos donated by other couples who have finished the IVF process. Transferring donor embryos costs less than standard IVF or IVF with donor eggs. If successful, the procedure allows a couple to experience pregnancy. The baby will not be biologically related to either parent.

Surrogate Pregnancy – Gestational where the baby is the biological child

For women who have trouble carrying a pregnancy to term, surrogacy is an option. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate was inseminated with the husband's sperm. But today, most couples choose gestational surrogacy. IVF is used to create embryos with the wife's eggs and husband's sperm. The embryos are transferred to the surrogate. If the procedure succeeds, the baby will be the biological child of both husband and wife.

Choosing a Fertility Clinic

Ask questions about procedures and costs.

Whether the clinic offers latest technologies

Whether the patients are kept regularly updated about the treatment decisions

But don't base your choice solely on these rates as infertility treatment is a long-term process, and you want to feel comfortable with your clinic.

Natural ways to boost fertility

Quit smoking 

Eat nutritious food

If fertility treatments become a burden -- physically, emotionally, or financially -- it may be time to consider other alternatives.

About Fertility First – One of the best infertility treatment clinic in Mumbai 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. 

Find your local doctor for Infertility Treatment in Mumbai Contact us at 

Parakh Hospital
Khokhani Lane, Opp.
Ghatkopar Rly. Stn.,
Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai - 400 077
Phone: 022 - 2515 7000, 01, 02, 03
Fax: 022 - 2515 7000
Emergency: 9821125519 / 9821237708
Email: info@fertilityfirst.in