Diagnosis for performing IVF Treatment

IVF is performed in cases of infertility which may be due to

• Advanced age of the woman
• Damaged or blocked Fallopian tubes
• Decreased sperm count and blockage causing male infertility
• Unexplained infertility
• Endometriosis
• Ovulation disorders ,uterine fibroids

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Procedure of IVF Treatment

I: Stimulation of ovaries also called super ovulation

• Medicines, called fertility drugs, are given to the woman to boost egg production.
• Blood tests for hormone levels and ultrasounds to examine ovaries are performed regularly .

II: Egg retrieval/ follicular aspiration

• Procedure called follicular aspiration, is done to remove the eggs from the woman’s body.
• The is performed as an  outpatient procedure under sedation with  no incision only by using ultrasound images as  guide, a thin needle is inserted into the ovary and sacs (follicles) containing the eggs. The needle is connected to a suction device, which pulls the eggs and fluid out of each follicle, one at a time.
• The procedure is repeated for the other ovary.
• In few  cases  laparoscopy may be performed to remove the eggs .
• If a woman does not or cannot produce any eggs, donor eggs may be used.

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III: Insemination

• Sperm is placed together with the best quality eggs. The mixing of the sperm and egg is called insemination.
• Eggs and sperm are then stored in an environmentally controlled chamber. The sperm most often enters (fertilizes) an egg a few hours after insemination.
• In few cases, the sperm may be directly injected into the egg. This is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
• Many doctors routinely do ICSI on some of the eggs, even if things appear normal.

IV :  Transfer of embryo to uterus

• When the fertilized egg divides, it becomes an embryo. Laboratory staff will regularly check the embryo to make sure it is growing properly. Within about 5 days, a normal embryo has several cells that are actively dividing
• Embryos are placed into the uterus  3 to 5 days after  fertilization through a catheter
•  If an embryo implants in the lining of the womb and grows, pregnancy results.
• More than one embryo may be placed into the uterus at the same time, which can lead to twins, triplets, or more.

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After the Procedure of IVF

• Rest adviced for the remainder day , most can return to normal activities by next day .
• Complete bed rest not required .
• Recommended daily hormone progesterone for 8-10 weeks for normal course of pregnancy and to avoid miscarriage.
• Pregnancy test  performed about 12 to 14 days after the embryo transfer.

Complications of IVF treatment

• Chances of multiple pregnancies as more than one embryo is placed in uterus ,leading  high risk of premature birth and low birth weight baby.
• Egg retrieval can  result in  bleeding, infection, and damage to ovaries and surrounding structures.
• There may be temporary cramping after egg retrieval which may last for a day or two.
• Many couples suffer psychological stress and depression especially if IVF not successful.
• Financially and emotionally challenging treatment.
• Rarely  fertility medications may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Factors affecting IVF Treatment cost in India

India offers the best IVF treatment at low-cost as compared to western countries such as Brazil, Thailand, Mexico. IVF treatment cost in India depends on a variety of factors like

• The hospital, the patient chooses. There are many IVF centers in Bangalore that offer affordable, cheapest IVF treatment with a high success rate. Indira IVF center is one of the best fertility IVF centers offering several fertility treatment options such as low sperm count. These centers are well-versed with expensive facilities like medical devices, etc. to make patients feel comfortable.
• Fee for the team of doctors.
• Medicines.
• Standard test and diagnostic procedures.
• Cost of the procedure.
• Cost of the follow –up care required after the procedure.