5 W’s of IVF Treatment – Frequently Asked Questions on IVF Treatment
- What is IVF?
- Who Needs IVF?
- When Would Someone Undergo IVF?
- What is the IVF Process?
- Where Does Someone Do IVF?
- Why MotherToBe IVF?
Parenthood is one of the best stages of the lives of an individual or couples but unfortunately for most people it doesn’t come that easy because of some fertility issues, age , and other conditions of their reproductive systems. In a process of bidding such issues, reproductive medicine invented numerous treatments and procedures that facilitate conception to occur. Amongst IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is being one of the most successful assisted reproductive techniques that ensure to overcome odds of conception and help many childless to embrace their dream of having children.
The first baby born from IVF was in 1978 which was invented by Robert Edwards, a procedure that ensures successful pregnancy and eventually a healthy baby. Since then, it has been estimated that more than 5 million children have been conceived through In Vitro Fertilization. With the rapid advancements in the IVF technology, MotherToBe fertility centre in Hyderabad is optimistic about the progress made and here is our attempt to review what, who, where, where and how about IVF treatment.
What is IVF?
IVF or In Vitro Fertilization is one of the assisted reproductive technologies that is meant to help individuals and couples who face fertility issues and struggle to conceive naturally. The In Vitro Fertilization treatment process involves a manual combination of an egg and sperm made in specialized dishes resulting in embryos development.
The embryos are grown and developed in the incubator conditions that closely mimic the natural uterine environment. Once embryos’ complete formation happens they are transferred to a woman’s uterus for implantation. As this entire procedure happens in the lab, the famous names are given to the children who have got conceived through IVF. That is test-tube babies.
Who Needs IVF?
IVF was initially developed to help infertile women suffering with blocked fallopian tubes and helps them to get pregnant. However, this breakthrough technology is now being used to treat all kinds of fertility issues in both men and women. In Vitro Fertilization is also the most-effective treatments that sort out unexplained infertility, where couples are unable to conceive naturally despite all the tests being normal. At MotherToBe IVF center in Hdyerabad people can expect the world-class IVF treatment boasted with the most-advanced lab facilities and a team of internationally acclaimed embryologists.
Also, couples who have encountered failures with simpler fertility treatments, like IUI, can consider undergoing IVF.
Infertility aside, this procedure is even used to preserve one’s fertility, so women can preserve their eggs/embryos whereas men can store their sperms for future use. IVF is also practiced to avoid passing on any genetic abnormalities or inheritable diseases. So, if you are thinking of doing IVF, then there could be various reasons for the treatment.
When Would Someone Undergo IVF?
If you are trying to conceive unsuccessfully for six to twelve months, you may have a condition that can affect your fertility or already you may have. So, seek help early, because It may be right and easy to deal with issues before you can access IVF. The fertility specialists screen you thoroughly and analyze your fertility condition and then only the doctor recommends the suitable treatment that may include IVF or else some other treatments initially.
Here is the list of following people who can benefit from IVF:
- women with damaged or blocked fallopian tubes.
- Patients with low ovarian reserve
- Men suffering with low sperm count/motility
- Women with PCOS
- Women with Endometriosis
- Women suffering from POF (Premature Ovarian Failure)
- Unexplained Fertility
What is the IVF Process?
IVF treatment process is broken into 4 parts:
- Stimulation of ovaries—-Stimulation medications are given to the female partner to encourage multiple eggs/oocytes to grow at once. Given the fact that every egg may not be fertilized normally. So starting with numerous eggs is often advisable.
- Egg Retrieval—Eggs are retrieved with the help of ultrasound in the laboratory.
- Fertilization & Embryo Culture—The healthy egg and sperm are allowed to come together and result in the formation of an embryo. For later few days the embryo is grown in precise-conditioned incubators.
- Embryo Transfer—the embryo is transferred into the uterus using a soft catheter. It’s usually done using ultrasound. This is the point where the uterus takes over and hopefully resulting in a successful conception further healthy pregnancy.
Where Does Someone Do IVF?
The advent of IVF offers up a new avenue of reproductive choices for childless couples in contributing to the miracle that is bringing a child into the world. In India, there are several fertility clinics that offer a full range of fertility treatments, including IVF.
Why MotherToBe IVF?
We are the best IVF center in Hyderabad, serving patients with a group of internationally acclaimed and highly experienced fertility specialists, medical professionals with a specific focus on reproductive health. coupled with the most advanced lab equipment and assisted reproductive techniques available, we are able to identify & deal with conditions affecting your ability to have children.
We have all the logistics needed for the IVF treatment, counseling sessions, and other facilities under one roof. At MotherToBe, every treatment is done as per the patient’s choice or preference. We offer great hope, holistic care, support for hopeless infertile women,s and couples. Our key goals during IVF include ensuring successful yet healthy pregnancies by improving the chances of conception.