IVF Treatment in India

In vitro fertilization also known as IVF is basically a set of procedure which is used for helping with fertility problems and conception of a child. During the process of IVF, mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and then fertilized by the sperm in lab environment. Then the eggs that have fertilized are transferred to the uterus. One full cycle of IVF takes 3 weeks to complete successfully. In certain cases the three weeks steps are divided into parts and performed at regular intervals which can extend the overall time of the process.

IVF treatment is considered as one of the most effective forms of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure can be done in two ways- 1st is that you can use your own eggs and your partners sperms, or the 2nd procedure is that you can obtain eggs, sperm or embryos from a second person who can be a known or even an anonymous donor. The chances of having a baby with the help of IVF treatment depends on certain factors such as the cause of infertility and age.

How to prepare for the IVF Treatment?

When selecting an ideal in vitro fertilization clinic, it is important to keep in mind that the success rate of any particular clinic depends on various factors, such as treatment approach, treatment population, majority age group of patients and medical issues. It is recommended that the person should ask for detailed information of the clinic, their procedure, cost and infrastructure. It is also very important to check experience and feedback of doctor.

Before the IVF procedure starts, using the eggs and sperms, the couples need to go through various types of screening tests such as -

Ovarian Reserve Testing – This test is conducted to determine the quality and quantity of the eggs produced. It also checks the concentration of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen and anti-mullerian hormone presence in the blood during the initial days of menstrual cycle. These test results are analyzed along with the ultrasound of the ovaries and can further predict that how well the ovaries will respond to the fertility treatment.
Semen Analysis – It is an important test and is mostly done at the initial stage of fertility evaluation. But, if the semen test is not done at the time then it is conducted right before the start of the IVF treatment.
Infectious Disease Screening – The couples are screened for various types of infectious diseases including HIV.
Mock Embryo Transfer – This practice embryo transfer is done to analyze the depth of the uterine cavity and to deduce a technique that will most likely be successful in placing the embryo in the uterus.
Uterine Exam – The doctor examines the inside lining of the uterus before starting with the IVF procedure. This test involves sonohysterography in which a fluid is injected into the uterus through the cervix and an ultrasound is performed to generate clear image of the uterine cavity. Doctor can also perform a hysteroscopy in which the insides of the uterus are visualized through inserting a flexible hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix.

IVF Treatment Cost in India

The best and most affordable IVF treatment is available in India, and this is the reason why most of the couples from around the world flock to India when it comes to getting one of the best In Vitro Fertilization treatments. The cost of IVF treatment in India varies from hospital to hospital as well as Location, Age, Sperm donor/Egg costs and the cost of frozen embryos.

Each hospital has their own set of infrastructure and facilities and so cost of IVF treatment in also varies. For best rates, you can contact our medical support team in free today and get cost of IVF treatment in India.

Steps During the Procedure

Ovulation Induction -

If the procedure includes the involvement of your own eggs then you will be induced with synthetic hormones at the beginning of the cycle that stimulates the ovaries for producing multiple eggs. The need to produce multiple eggs is that some eggs are unable to fertilize or develop normally after fertilization; hence, multiple eggs increase the chances of successful fertilization procedure.

Egg Retrieval -

This procedure is conducted in the clinic after 34 to 36 hours after final injection and before the time of ovulation.

During the egg retrieval the patient is kept under sedatives and is administered with pain medications.
The most commonly used egg retrieval method is Transvaginal ultrasound aspiration. This procedure is conducted by inserting an ultrasound probe into the vagina to identify follicles. In the next step a thin needle is inserted through the vagina with the help of the ultrasound guide to go up to the follicles to extract the eggs.
If any complications are experienced during the egg retrieval process using the transvaginal ultrasound then an abdominal ultrasound is used instead to guide the needle.
Once the egg retrieval procedure is done the patient might experience cramps or a strange feeling of fullness or pressure.

Sperm Retrieval -

If the partner’s sperms are being used during the IVF treatment then a sample of semen is required at the clinic on the day of egg retrieval. The semen sample can be either acquired naturally through masturbation or clinically with the help of surgical procedure known as testicular aspiration.

Fertilization -

Fertilization procedure is conducted through two common methods –

Conventional Insemination – The matured eggs and healthy sperms are mixed and incubated for a time span of overnight.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) – This method is chosen by the doctor when the quality or quantity of the semen is not appropriate and the other fertilization methods have failed.

Embryo Transfer -

The embryo transfer procedure is performed at the clinic and takes place somewhere after 2 to 5 days of the egg retrieval.

The patient is induced with mild sedative, even though the procedure is comparatively painless.
During the procedure a thin, flexible tube known as catheter is inserted into the vagina through the cervix.
A syringe contained with one or more embryos is placed at the end of the catheter. The syringe is used for placing the embryos in the uterus.

Best Doctors For IVF Treatment In India View All

Dr. Ashish Sabharwal

Senior Consultant in Urology / Andrology and Robotic Surgery

CONSULTS AT

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi

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