Infertility is a concept when the eggs are not fertilized by sperm in a natural way. In India almost million couples face this problem. With the help of advanced science and expert knowledge, treatment is an option. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a broadly known process and treatment of infertility. IVF is an efficient form of ART (assisted reproductive technology). It is a surgical process where sperm fertilizes an egg in a laboratory and with the help of this procedure fertilized egg is implemented in the mother's womb. In this method, popularly known as test tube baby programme, ova from the wife (female) and sperms from husband are collected and are induced to form zygote under simulated condition in the laboratory.
IVF CYCLE:-
The procedure for IVF treatment is as follows-
Collection of eggs- with the help of surgical procedure doctors obtain mature eggs from ovaries.
Mixing with sperm- a sperm sample is mixed with the eggs in the laboratory.
Fertilize with eggs- sperms successful fertilize with the eggs, formation of embryos occur and ready to transfer.
Stages of fertilising:-
Cleavage stage- embryo is just 2-3 days old
Blastocysts- when embryos is just 5-6 days old
4. Embryo transfer- embryos (fertilized egg) are placed back into the uterus or women's fallopian tube in the lower part of the uterus called cervix.
Advantage of IVF:-
Helps in achieving successful pregnancy
Blocked tube, low ovarian reserve, male infertility solved by IVF
More successful than other methods of ART like IUI
Help single women and couple having same sex
Donate the unused embryos to other needy
Disadvantages of IVF:-
Not always a successful pregnancy
Chances of miscarriage is slightly higher
Treatment can be expensive
IVF demands emotional and psychological balance
Many couples come from all over the country as well as the world for the low cost treatment in the medical hub of India. You can easily find best IVF Doctors in Delhi with international reputation. IVF gives hope and happiness to the couples from infertility, but you need to be realistic, positive and patience.
