In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a sophisticated assisted reproductive technology that involves combining eggs and sperm in a laboratory setting. This process is particularly suitable for couples facing infertility issues, especially in cases of blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or male infertility.
Who Can Benefit from IVF:
- Multiple Failed IUIs: Couples who have tried intrauterine insemination (IUI) multiple times without success.
- Female Issues: Women with conditions such as blocked fallopian tubes or endometriosis.
- Male Issues: Men with issues related to sperm quality or quantity, or those with sperm DNA fragmentation.
- Age Factors: Women over the age of 35.
- Use of Donor Eggs or Sperm: Couples who require donor eggs or sperm.
- Unexplained Infertility: Couples facing infertility without a known cause.
Procedure Steps:
- Initial Assessment: Couples will meet with a doctor for a comprehensive health evaluation to determine the cause of infertility.
- Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal medications are used to stimulate the maturation of eggs to increase the number retrieved.
- Egg Retrieval: Mature eggs are surgically retrieved from the ovaries.
- Fertilisation: Eggs are combined with sperm to form embryos, often using Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) to enhance fertilisation success.
- Embryo Culture: The fertilised oocytes are cultured until they develop into embryos. Regular assessments of embryo development help in selecting high-quality embryos.
- Embryo Transfer: One or more embryos are transferred into the woman’s uterus, awaiting implantation.
