IVF, IUI & ICSI Treatment Details
IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation
IVF is considered the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure is conducted using the patient's eggs and her partner's sperm. In some cases, the IVF procedure may involve using sperm or embryos from a donor. IVF is also used when a couple needs to use a surrogate.
IVF (commonly known as test tube baby treatment) involves stimulation of the ovaries with fertility drugs to produce a number of eggs, which are collected by a minor surgical procedure and fertilised with a prepared sperm sample in a dish in vitro. The resulting embryos are replaced into the patient's womb, and any remaining good quality embryos can be frozen for future use.
Though originally developed to treat women with damaged fallopian tubes, IVF is now used to treat other fertility problems as well, providing high success rates in most cases. At our centre we provide a comfortable ambience for treatment and take utmost care of our patients, delivering best-value IVF treatment.
Indications
- Women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Male factor infertility (low sperm count, motility or azoospermia)
- Severe endometriosis affecting egg quality and implantation
- Unexplained infertility with several failed IUI cycles
- Long duration of infertility where other treatments failed
- Women above 40 or with decreased ovarian reserve
IUI - Intrauterine Insemination
IUI is a simple fertility treatment used in couples where the male partner has fertile sperm and the female partner has healthy tubes. It is a non-invasive treatment with good chances of success in such cases.
IUI is usually performed in conjunction with the woman taking fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. During an IUI, washed and prepared sperm is placed inside the woman's womb around the time the ovaries release an egg, thereby increasing the chances of conception.
Indications
- Mild male factor infertility
- Unexplained infertility
- Cervical factor infertility
- Couples requiring donor sperm
ICSI - Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
ICSI involves injection of a single sperm directly into a mature egg to facilitate fertilisation. It is primarily used for the treatment of male infertility, such as cases with low sperm count, poor sperm motility, a high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm, or cases where sperm has been retrieved surgically.
ICSI may also be needed in cases with previous poor fertilisation with IVF, or where donor gametes are being used. This treatment requires only one sperm, which is injected directly into the egg. The fertilised egg develops into an embryo, which is observed for normal development and then transferred into the uterus.
With our expertise in all aspects of assisted pregnancy solutions, from initial examination to experienced embryologists and in-house laboratories, you can expect a holistic, affordable and personalised care experience for ICSI treatment with a high overall success rate.
Indications
- Low sperm count or poor sperm motility
- Abnormal sperm morphology
- Surgically retrieved sperm (PESA / TESA)
- Previous poor fertilisation with IVF
Cryopreservation & Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
Cryopreservation is a technique used to freeze and then thaw eggs, embryos or sperm for use in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles. With the availability of frozen embryos, a woman doesn't need to undergo stimulation by fertility drugs in order to have an embryo transfer during a treatment cycle.
Embryo Cryopreservation: During the standard course of infertility treatment, multiple eggs are developed, retrieved and fertilised. When extra embryos of sufficient quality are created, they may be cryopreserved (frozen) for transfer at a future date, providing the opportunity for an additional embryo transfer without another full IVF cycle.
Oocyte Cryopreservation: We now routinely freeze eggs as an elective option for women who seek to delay childbearing or who wish to preserve their fertility due to a medical diagnosis such as cancer. Using vitrification, a rapid freezing technique, it is now possible to cryopreserve human eggs as successfully as embryos.
Indications
- Preserving extra good-quality embryos
- Elective egg freezing to delay childbearing
- Fertility preservation before cancer treatment
- Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles
PGS - Pre-Genetic Screening
Pre-Genetic Screening (also known as Aneuploidy Screening) is a treatment add-on. It involves checking the chromosomes of embryos created by IVF or ICSI for abnormalities. During PGS, a single cell or a small number of cells is removed from the embryo, and the DNA is tested to see whether there are any chromosomal abnormalities. Only embryos without chromosomal abnormalities are placed back in the womb.
Older women are more likely to have eggs with the wrong number of chromosomes, so PGS has traditionally been offered to women over 37. Your doctor may also recommend PGS if you have a family history of chromosome problems, if sperm is at risk of carrying abnormal chromosomes, or if you have had several miscarriages or failed IVF attempts without explanation.
Indications
- Advanced maternal age (over 37)
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Repeated IVF failure
- Family history of chromosomal disorders
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a child for an intended couple. At our centre, surrogacy is offered strictly in accordance with the latest Government of India guidelines and regulations.
Surrogacy is recommended for women with uterine problems, repeated implantation failure, or those who are medically unfit to carry a pregnancy. Our team provides complete counselling, legal guidance and medical support throughout the journey.
Indications
- Absent or abnormal uterus
- Repeated implantation failure
- Medical conditions making pregnancy unsafe
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
Gynaecological Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is commonly used in gynaecology to diagnose and treat various conditions related to the female reproductive system. It involves the use of a laparoscope to visualise the pelvic organs, such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and surrounding tissues, through small incisions in the abdominal wall.
When a patient presents with symptoms such as pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, infertility, or suspected gynaecological disorders like endometriosis or ovarian cysts, a diagnostic laparoscopy may be performed. The surgeon can examine the pelvic organs for abnormalities, take biopsies, and determine the cause of the symptoms.
Indications
- Pelvic pain
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure commonly performed by gynaecologists to examine and treat conditions related to the inside of the uterus (the uterine cavity). It involves the insertion of a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube with a camera, through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. It is useful for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
When a patient experiences heavy, irregular or prolonged menstrual bleeding, hysteroscopy can help identify the cause, such as uterine polyps, fibroids or other structural abnormalities. Detected polyps can often be removed during the same procedure, and the presence and location of small fibroids inside the uterine cavity can be assessed.
Indications
- Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding
- Uterine polyps
- Submucosal fibroids
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
