IVF AND ITS TREATMENT

Infertility is one major issue that a couple has to face these days because of various kinds of toxins present in the environment but now medical science has also a solution for this. “IVF or in vitro fertilization is a medical technology which is used to help people with fertility issues to conceive a child”. This treatment includes the collecting of eggs and sperm and fertilize in a laboratory dish later the embryos formed are transferred to the woman’s uterus.

In an IVF there is a specific where sperm is directly injected into the eggs and this is called ICSI(Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) which we typically use when there is low sperm count and low motility.    

ICSI is mostly in cases of male infertility or IVF attempts have not been successful.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF ICSI?

Ovary stimulation

In this female undergoes ovarian stimulation by daily injection of hormones to produce multiple eggs, usually taking 8-14 to fully mature.

Ovaries and sperm collection

Eggs are retrieved from women from a thin needle through a vaginal wall usually this takes only 20-30 mins and Collect sperm from the male.

The Fertilisation

In the lab, the Embryologist takes the healthy eggs, handles them firmly, and inserts the healthiest sperm into an egg, and hence fertilisation is achieved.

Embryo development

After fertilization the embryologist monitors and cultures the developed embryo for 3-5 days.

Embryo transfer

The best quality embryos are selected and transferred in the uterus usually take about 3-5 days of fertilisation.

The Test

A pregnancy test is conducted after the 2 weeks of transfer to determine if the procedure is successful or not.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF ICSI?

Usually, the process takes about 3-4 weeks. From physical examination to ovary stimulation and collection around 9-10 days and fertilisation around 4-6 days and uterus transfer.

ADVANTAGE OF ICSI

The success rate of this process is around 60-70 percent. ICSI is currently the most effective technique in IVF for infertility.

  • Reduces the chances of inherited disorders
  • Process is simple and has a high success rate among all techniques.
  • Women after 42 years could also be fertile by using donor embryos.

DISADVANTAGES OF ICSI

Since a process is complex and time-consuming it requires high standards and readiness, so it could be a financially expensive process.

Read down below the main causes of infertility and its prevention.  

Causes of infertility

Usually, the process takes about 3-4 weeks. From physical examination to ovary stimulation and collection around 9-10 days and fertilisation around 4-6 days and uterus transfer.

Unbalanced lifestyle

Consuming alcohol and drugs, smoking, and other intoxication, obesity, and mental health all are the main reasons to affect sperm quality and reduce the quality of eggs.

Low sperm count

Low sperm count also called Oligospermia is one of the major factors causing infertility in males.

Hormonal imbalances in Men

Low testosterone levels or high levels of prolactin also significantly reduce the chances of fertility.

Genetics disorders

Researchers say that abnormal genetics such as chromosomal disorders or mutations in male genes can affect fertility.

Erectile dysfunction

Low confidence or stress in a relationship can make the inability to get or keep an erection firm while in sexual intercourse

Ovary disorders

PCOS( polycystic ovary syndrome), ovarian cyst, or premature ovarian failure all these disorders develop over time which can disrupt fertility in women.

Endometriosis

It is a condition where tissue grows outside the uterus, which can cause blockages, scarring, and other inflammation that interfere with conception.

Growing age

As the age of men and women grows the quality of their eggs and sperm decreases.

These all are some major causes of infertility in males and females, but there could be one reason for infertility which we call “Unexplained Infertility” in which there is no clear reason of infertile but still couples unable to conceive a child in these cases IVF is be a good option for them.

Preventions from Infertility

Making a lifestyle healthy is one of the basic and effective ways to prevent yourself, from maintaining your body’s normal weight, not smoking and consuming toxins, perform some basic exercise daily. These are some things which males and females both should have to adapt to.

Don’t delay

You should not delay having a child especially when you are ready or at the age of 35 delaying 

Stress and relationship

Stress could lead to a hormonal imbalance so you should maintain a stress-free environment and talk to your partner.

Seek for Help

Try to connect with your health expert and seek immediate help from your expert if needed. Early responses and treatment could prevent any major issues further.

Summary

The IVF techniques can also work for those whose eggs or sperm productivity is not sufficient for fertility. In this case, Women donate eggs (donor egg) and men donate sperm (donor sperm) help others to achieve fertility. 

ICSI among all the IVF techniques is accepted world with a high success ratio.

At Venus IVF, we offer expert fertility treatments for men and women, helping you achieve your dream family.

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