IVF - In Vitro Fertilization (Test Tube Baby)
Anything which occurs outside the body is called in vitro and when fertilization of egg with sperm occurs outside the body it is called "IN VITRO FERTILIZATION". The first In Vitro fertilization was done in the test tube and that is why it is popularly known as Test tube Baby. The process of fertilization which normally occurs in fallopian tube of the woman and the fertilized egg then moves into the uterus of the woman. It then implants there in to the uterus and develops into the baby. When for some reason this process of fertilization cannot take place naturally or sperm and egg cannot be transported naturally to the tube or from the tube to the uterus. We need to asses the fertilization to help. we take egg from the woman's ovary. In control lab and environment we fertilize egg with the help of sperm of her male partner. After fertilization the fertilized eggs are cultured into the control laboratory environment to form pre-embryos and the pre-embryos are then transferred back into the uterus of the wife. If they implant and grow become the pregnancy, and hence test tube baby is most convenient process.
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IVF - Step by Step
Preliminary testing
This includes first consultation, blood tests culture if necessary, hysteroscopy, D21 visit i.e. mock transfer trial, semen freezing and serum progesterone.
First consultation
We will complete a history and physical examination of both partners. Transvaginal sonography of female partner and semen examination of male partner and culture of it, if necessary. It is helpful to bring of your old medical reports, if available.
Base line blood investigation
This includes D3 FSH, LH, PRL, TSH, Major pre operative profile and other special blood investigations if necessary This will help us to choose best stimulation (Medication) protocol to complete your IVF cycles.
Hysteroscopy
If you have previously had a hysteroscopy please bring their reports. This test must be scheduled to be completed on days 5-11 of the menstrual cycle. Menstruation must be absent for this test to be done.
D21 visit
Semen freezing: It is necessary to freeze a semen specimen before your IVF cycle starts. This sample is used only as an emergency back up for the day of retrieval. We prefer to inseminate the eggs with fresh semen if possible. We will discard the sample after completion of cycle except if you choose to have another IVF cycle.
Transvaginal sonography will tell us thickness of endometrium on D21.
Serum progesterone level estimation.
Mock transfer trial: Embryo transfer is very important procedure and it is usually done without anesthesia. It is painless procedure.
The mission of MED AGE is to make the ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) affordable & accessible to every infertile couple of J&K; State at their door steps with quality expertise to achieve positive outcome. We also welcome Abroad overseas couples!
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