FAQs on Infertility
In Vitro Fertilization is a processwhere fertilization of gametes (fusion of egg and sperm) is done outside the human body (invitro) under specialised lab environment.Embryos (microscopic babies) that are formed after fertilization are transferred back into uterus of the woman for pregnancy to happen.
An IVF treatment cycle involves few stepwise procedures: (1) Case selection and screening tests of the couple. (2). Ovarian stimulation of woman to form multiple eggs in ovaries by giving hormone injections. (3) Egg collection procedure. (4) Fertilization of eggs with washed semen sample in IVF lab (5) Embryos formed under lab environment are transferred back into uterus.
Internationally, the overall IVF success rate are around 30-40% in first cycle. The success depends very much on couple’s profile like age of wife & husband and quality of their gametes. Uterus and its lining have to be good in order to carry the pregnancy. It is also important that the IVF Lab is having good quality control practices.
Usually patients get a positive result on an average with two or three IVF cycles. Lucky ones can get in their first attempt! In cases with three or more IVF failures, they can still try more if a centre is offering some novel techniques and protocols which are yet not attempted before.
Usually 3 months are adequate to bring back hormonal profile and physical fitness to normal and self IVF can be tried again.
Your chances are maximum with IVF treatment, as this technique has the highest success rate (around 40%); although if not successful in first attempt, you can go for second or third attempt to improve the success rates further. Your success rates can be predicted by your fertility expert depending on your reports and findings
No, IVF treatment is not painful. The hormone injections given nowadays are administered with baby needles with almost no pain, the procedure of egg retrieval is done under anaesthesia.
Medications used under guidance of IVF specialist are safe. However, in rare circumstances ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS)can occur and has to be managed stringently.
Pregnancy test can be performed roughly after 12 to 14 days of embryo transfer. Itis usually done by a blood test i.e. Serum beta HCG
Good IVF centres maintain transparency and inform beforehand about this. You can verify this on your IVF consent forms. After the procedure is done you can check this by DNA testing of the baby.
No bed rest is recommended after embryo transfer. Many clinical trials done across the world showed no benefit in IVF outcomes after bedrest.
You need to take all your prescribed medication on time to ensure good implantation.
There are no restrictions per se for intercourse but better to avoid it for the sake of getting genital infection or uterine stimulation
Artificial insemination is a process whereby sperms are deposited directly into female reproductive tract after semen is washed and prepared in laboratory.
Assisted reproductive technology comprises of all techniques where gametes are brought outside the body and fertilisation is done in lab conditions.
Sperm motility is a parameter to assess the fertilisation potential of a sperm. To assess its ability to reach the egg and enter inside.
IVF offers success to all those cases of infertility where natural conception is not possible by all means and everything fails to get a pregnancy, thereby it is becoming popular choice among infertile couples when nothing else works.
In Vitro Fertilization costs may vary depending upon various factors for example using self-gametes or donor gametes from ART banks. Also, in certain cases a pre-IVF laparoscopy or hysteroscopy may be needed which can change the cost of treatment. On average, around Rs. 1.5 to 2 lacs are the usual expense in all.
The overall Success rate is around 40% per cycle.
No, IVF born children are equally good as children born following natural fertilization.
Yes, IVF does increase the chances of multiple pregnancies because more than one embryois transferred in a cycle.
At present in India, insurance plan does not cover infertility treatments. There may be few companies who reimburse medical bills of the procedure.
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FAQs on IVF
In Vitro Fertilization is a processwhere fertilization of gametes (fusion of egg and sperm) is done outside the human body (invitro) under specialised lab environment.Embryos (microscopic babies) that are formed after fertilization are transferred back into uterus of the woman for pregnancy to happen.
An IVF treatment cycle involves few stepwise procedures: (1) Case selection and screening tests of the couple. (2). Ovarian stimulation of woman to form multiple eggs in ovaries by giving hormone injections. (3) Egg collection procedure. (4) Fertilization of eggs with washed semen sample in IVF lab (5) Embryos formed under lab environment are transferred back into uterus.
Internationally, the overall IVF success rate are around 30-40% in first cycle. The success depends very much on couple’s profile like age of wife & husband and quality of their gametes. Uterus and its lining have to be good in order to carry the pregnancy. It is also important that the IVF Lab is having good quality control practices.
Usually patients get a positive result on an average with two or three IVF cycles. Lucky ones can get in their first attempt! In cases with three or more IVF failures, they can still try more if a centre is offering some novel techniques and protocols which are yet not attempted before.
Usually 3 months are adequate to bring back hormonal profile and physical fitness to normal and self IVF can be tried again.
Your chances are maximum with IVF treatment, as this technique has the highest success rate (around 40%); although if not successful in first attempt, you can go for second or third attempt to improve the success rates further. Your success rates can be predicted by your fertility expert depending on your reports and findings
No, IVF treatment is not painful. The hormone injections given nowadays are administered with baby needles with almost no pain, the procedure of egg retrieval is done under anaesthesia.
Medications used under guidance of IVF specialist are safe. However, in rare circumstances ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS)can occur and has to be managed stringently.
Pregnancy test can be performed roughly after 12 to 14 days of embryo transfer. Itis usually done by a blood test i.e. Serum beta HCG
Good IVF centres maintain transparency and inform beforehand about this. You can verify this on your IVF consent forms. After the procedure is done you can check this by DNA testing of the baby.
No bed rest is recommended after embryo transfer. Many clinical trials done across the world showed no benefit in IVF outcomes after bedrest.
You need to take all your prescribed medication on time to ensure good implantation.
There are no restrictions per se for intercourse but better to avoid it for the sake of getting genital infection or uterine stimulation
Artificial insemination is a process whereby sperms are deposited directly into female reproductive tract after semen is washed and prepared in laboratory.
Assisted reproductive technology comprises of all techniques where gametes are brought outside the body and fertilisation is done in lab conditions.
Sperm motility is a parameter to assess the fertilisation potential of a sperm. To assess its ability to reach the egg and enter inside.
IVF offers success to all those cases of infertility where natural conception is not possible by all means and everything fails to get a pregnancy, thereby it is becoming popular choice among infertile couples when nothing else works.
In Vitro Fertilization costs may vary depending upon various factors for example using self-gametes or donor gametes from ART banks. Also, in certain cases a pre-IVF laparoscopy or hysteroscopy may be needed which can change the cost of treatment. On average, around Rs. 1.5 to 2 lacs are the usual expense in all.
The overall Success rate is around 40% per cycle.
No, IVF born children are equally good as children born following natural fertilization.
Yes, IVF does increase the chances of multiple pregnancies because more than one embryois transferred in a cycle.
At present in India, insurance plan does not cover infertility treatments. There may be few companies who reimburse medical bills of the procedure.
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FAQs on IUI
In Vitro Fertilization is a processwhere fertilization of gametes (fusion of egg and sperm) is done outside the human body (invitro) under specialised lab environment.Embryos (microscopic babies) that are formed after fertilization are transferred back into uterus of the woman for pregnancy to happen.
An IVF treatment cycle involves few stepwise procedures: (1) Case selection and screening tests of the couple. (2). Ovarian stimulation of woman to form multiple eggs in ovaries by giving hormone injections. (3) Egg collection procedure. (4) Fertilization of eggs with washed semen sample in IVF lab (5) Embryos formed under lab environment are transferred back into uterus.
Internationally, the overall IVF success rate are around 30-40% in first cycle. The success depends very much on couple’s profile like age of wife & husband and quality of their gametes. Uterus and its lining have to be good in order to carry the pregnancy. It is also important that the IVF Lab is having good quality control practices.
Usually patients get a positive result on an average with two or three IVF cycles. Lucky ones can get in their first attempt! In cases with three or more IVF failures, they can still try more if a centre is offering some novel techniques and protocols which are yet not attempted before.
Usually 3 months are adequate to bring back hormonal profile and physical fitness to normal and self IVF can be tried again.
Your chances are maximum with IVF treatment, as this technique has the highest success rate (around 40%); although if not successful in first attempt, you can go for second or third attempt to improve the success rates further. Your success rates can be predicted by your fertility expert depending on your reports and findings
No, IVF treatment is not painful. The hormone injections given nowadays are administered with baby needles with almost no pain, the procedure of egg retrieval is done under anaesthesia.
Medications used under guidance of IVF specialist are safe. However, in rare circumstances ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS)can occur and has to be managed stringently.
Pregnancy test can be performed roughly after 12 to 14 days of embryo transfer. Itis usually done by a blood test i.e. Serum beta HCG
Good IVF centres maintain transparency and inform beforehand about this. You can verify this on your IVF consent forms. After the procedure is done you can check this by DNA testing of the baby.
No bed rest is recommended after embryo transfer. Many clinical trials done across the world showed no benefit in IVF outcomes after bedrest.
You need to take all your prescribed medication on time to ensure good implantation.
There are no restrictions per se for intercourse but better to avoid it for the sake of getting genital infection or uterine stimulation
Artificial insemination is a process whereby sperms are deposited directly into female reproductive tract after semen is washed and prepared in laboratory.
Assisted reproductive technology comprises of all techniques where gametes are brought outside the body and fertilisation is done in lab conditions.
Sperm motility is a parameter to assess the fertilisation potential of a sperm. To assess its ability to reach the egg and enter inside.
IVF offers success to all those cases of infertility where natural conception is not possible by all means and everything fails to get a pregnancy, thereby it is becoming popular choice among infertile couples when nothing else works.
In Vitro Fertilization costs may vary depending upon various factors for example using self-gametes or donor gametes from ART banks. Also, in certain cases a pre-IVF laparoscopy or hysteroscopy may be needed which can change the cost of treatment. On average, around Rs. 1.5 to 2 lacs are the usual expense in all.
The overall Success rate is around 40% per cycle.
No, IVF born children are equally good as children born following natural fertilization.
Yes, IVF does increase the chances of multiple pregnancies because more than one embryois transferred in a cycle.
At present in India, insurance plan does not cover infertility treatments. There may be few companies who reimburse medical bills of the procedure.