IVF- In Vitro Fertilization
IVF is one of the best forms of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) by which the woman's eggs are removed from her ovaries and then fertilised with the man's sperm in a laboratory dish where it forms a matured embryos which are then put back into a prepared uterus to achieve a pregnancy.
Who are treated with this method?
IVF is offered to patients with bilateral tubal block or removal after sterilization, couples after failed first and second line procedures like ovulation induction (OI) and intra-uterine insemination (IUI), female partners with endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who have not conceived with routine treatments and those with unexplained infertility. IVF is also the treatment option for couples requiring donor oocytes.
Why to Take IVF Treatment from Delhi
Couples from all over India can avail best expertise and latest technology in Delhi. At Mayor's IVF Clinic Delhi, we strive for a healthy method of fertility and support our patients medically, physically and emotionally. We do everything to ensure that you arrive as a patient and leave as a parent. For us, quality also means meeting the expectations that the couples places on us. For a good overall experience, good care is also required. Care is primarily about listening, reasoning openly, reporting how different treatment options can be evaluated and considered depending on the patient's unique condition. The aim of this approach is to provide as realistic a picture as possible before deciding on treatment. We care about the patient's overall experience of the visit with us. Each patient must be treated based on needs and conditions and offered individually tailored treatment. Our medical specialist competence together with our dedicated care will create trust before, during and after the treatment process.
IVF technique involves multiple steps, and each cycle is specialized based on a woman’s specific condition. In this procedure, mature eggs are recovered from the ovaries of the woman and fertilized outside the body before transferring them into the uterus. IVF technique increases the rate of successful pregnancies. Before starting the IVF cycle, one should go for several tests such as blood tests for hormones and complete health and imaging of the ovaries, uterus, and tubes.
What is the process of IVF Treatment?
The IVF procedure begins 4 to 6 weeks prior to egg retrieval. Once fertilization takes place, the embryos are transferred approximately 3 to 5 days later.
A step by step process of the entire cycle is explained below:
- Step One: Starting from Day 2 of the menstrual cycle the patient will need to undergo daily injections and ultrasound scans at regular intervals to monitor follicle growth. Ovarian stimulation may also be achieved with a combination of tablets and injections. In addition, blood tests are also done to monitor hormone levels. The uterine lining will be assessed at the time of the ultrasound scan.
- Step Two: When the follicles reach the right size (18-20mm) as seen on the ultrasound scan by the IVF specialist, an injection called the trigger is given to mature the eggs
- Step Three: The egg retrieval is scheduled 34 to 36 hours after administration of the trigger injection.
- Step Four: On the day of oocyte retrieval the husband or partner will need to give a semen sample. There should be a period of abstinence of 2- 3 days before giving the sample. If the partner cannot be present or in case of difficulties in producing a sample on the day of egg retrieval, a semen sample is collected in advance and the semen analyzed and frozen for use during the IVF
- Step Five: The semen sample is processed and placed in a petri dish along with the retrieved eggs.
- Step Six: Fertilization takes place and embryo development starts.
- Step Seven: Embryos can be cultured in the lab for up to five days depending on their quality.
- Step Eight: The embryo transfer may be done on any day between the second and fifth day after oocyte retrieval. By the fifth day the embryo is a blastocyst and having a blastocyst transfer can improve your chances of pregnancy. Generally, not more than two embryos are transferred but you can also opt for an elective single embryo transfer.
- Step Nine: Two weeks after the date of embryo transfer a blood test is done to check for pregnancy
Results/ Post Procedure
In case of a positive outcome, the expectant mother is referred to an obstetrician for prenatal care approximately six to eight weeks after embryo transfer. If the outcome is not positive, one can consult the doctor and go for a repeat IVF cycle or choose another method that may improve their chances of pregnancy.