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 – a woman who has an embryo implanted in her uterus and carries the baby to term.
IVF (also commonly known as test tube baby treatment) involves stimulation of ovaries with fertility drugs to produce a number of eggs, which are collected by a minor surgical procedure and are fertilized with a prepared sperm sample in a dish in vitro. The resulting embryos (one or two) are replaced into the patient’s womb, and any remaining good quality embryos can be frozen for future use.
Though originally IVF was developed to treat women with damaged fallopian tubes, it is now used to treat other fertility problems as well, providing high success rates in most cases. At our center we provide a comfortable ambience for treatment and take utmost care of our patients, delivering best value IVF treatment cost.
Some common indications of IVF include:
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 put inside the woman’s womb around the time the ovaries release an egg, thereby increasing the chances of conception
ICSI involves injection of a single sperm directly into a mature egg, to facilitate fertilization. It is primarily used for treatment of male infertility (such as cases with low sperm count, poor sperm motility, high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm or cases where sperm has been retrieved surgically). ICSI may also be needed in cases with previous poor fertilization with IVF, or where donor gametes are being used.
This treatment requires only one sperm, which is injected directly into the egg. The fertilized egg develops into an embryo. This embryo is observed for normal development and is then transferred into the uterus or womb.
The sperm used is usually from the biological father. However, with consent of the couple, when the need arises donor sperm or frozen sperm, may be used. This decision is taken after testing various parameters in the prospective parents. After correct analysis of each case and evaluating the possibility of pregnancy, our experts decide the further treatment.
With our expertise in all aspects of assisted pregnancy solutions from initial examination, experienced embryologists and in house laboratories you can expect a holistic, affordable and personalized care experience for ICSI treatment and a high overall success rate.
Cryopreservation is a technique used to freeze and then thaw eggs, embryos or sperm for use in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. Thawed sperm may also be used in IUI (intrauterine insemination) treatment 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 an infertility treatment cycle.
Embryo Cryopreservation
During the standard course of infertility treatment, hormones are used
to
stimulate the development of multiple eggs. After these eggs are
retrieved and
fertilized in the laboratory, there may be more embryos created than can
reasonably be transferred to the woman’s uterus. When these “extra”
embryos are
of sufficient quality, they may be cryopreserved (frozen) so they may be
transferred at some future date. Embryo cryopreservation, provides the
opportunity to have an additional embryo transfer without the
inconvenience and
expense of an additional IVF cycle.
Extended periods of storage in liquid nitrogen have no apparent effect
on their
viability. Embryos thawed after several years of cryostorage fare as
well as
those frozen for only one or two months. Since 1983, the
cryopreservation
procedure has resulted in the birth of thousands of babies worldwide.
Oocyte Cryopreservation
Major advances have been made in the past several years in our ability
to freeze
human oocytes (eggs) and we now routinely freeze eggs as an elective
option for
women who seek to delay childbearing or who are looking to preserve
their
fertility as a result of a medical diagnosis such as cancer.
Vitrification is a newer and more advanced cryopreservation technique
where eggs
undergo rapid freezing, not allowing time for ice crystals to form.
Vitrification of eggs involves newer cryoprotectants that have high
concentrations of “anti-freeze” like products. In order to do
successfully, the
technique involves a fair amount of experience and expertise. The oocyte
is
first placed in a bath with a lower concentration “antifreeze-like”
cryoprotectant, along with sucrose (sugar) to help draw some of the
water out of
the egg. Then, the egg is moved into a high concentration of
cryoprotectant for
less than one minute and immediately placed in a liquid nitrogen bath
(minus 320
degrees Fahrenheit) which instantaneously freezes the egg. When the
woman is
ready to attempt pregnancy, the egg is rapidly warmed and the
cryoprotectant is
washed away.
With vitrification, it is now possible to cryopreserve the human egg as
successfully as it has been to cryopreserve embryos.
Pre Genetic Screening (also known as Aneuploidy Screening) is a treatment
add-on.
It involves checking the chromosomes of embryos created by in vitro
fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for
abnormalities. PGS doesn’t check for specific genetic diagnoses.
During PGS, a single cell or a small number of cells is removed from the
embryo.
The DNA of these cells is then tested to see whether they have any
chromosomal
abnormalities. Only embryos without chromosomal abnormalities are placed
back in
the womb.
Who might be recommended to have PGS?
Older women are more likely to have eggs with the wrong number of
chromosomes,
so traditionally it’s been offered to women over 37. Abnormal
chromosomes are
thought to be the main reason why older women have difficulties
conceiving and
are more likely to have a miscarriage or a baby with Down’s
Syndrome.
Your doctor may also recommend PGS if you have a family history of
chromosome
problems, if your sperm is at risk of carrying abnormal chromosomes, or
if
you’ve had several miscarriages or failed IVF attempts without
explanation.
Laparoscopy is commonly used in gynecology to diagnose and treat various
conditions related to the female
reproductive system. Gynecological laparoscopy involves the use of a
laparoscope to visualize 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
gynecological disorders like endometriosis or ovarian cysts, a
diagnostic laparoscopy may be performed. The
surgeon
can examine the pelvic organs and tissues for abnormalities, take
biopsies, and determine the cause of the
symptoms.
Who might be recommended to have Laparoscopy?
A gynecologist may recommend laparoscopy for various reasons, depending
on a patient's symptoms, medical
history,
and specific gynecological conditions. Some common indications for
laparoscopy in gynecology
include:
Pelvic Pain
Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure commonly performed by gynecologists 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. Hysteroscopy can be used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and it is particularly useful for identifying and addressing various gynecological issues.
Who might be recommended to have Hysteroscopy?
When a patient experiences heavy, irregular, or prolonged menstrual
bleeding, hysteroscopy can help
identify the cause. Common causes include uterine polyps, fibroids, or
other structural abnormalities.
If a gynecologist detects uterine polyps during a hysteroscopy, they can
often be removed during the
same procedure. Polyps are growths that can cause abnormal bleeding or
fertility issues.
Hysteroscopy can be used to assess the presence and location of
small fibroids inside the uterine
cavity. Larger fibroids may require a different type of procedure
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 – a woman who has an embryo implanted in her uterus and carries the baby to term.
IVF (also commonly known as test tube baby treatment) involves stimulation of ovaries with fertility drugs to produce a number of eggs, which are collected by a minor surgical procedure and are fertilized with a prepared sperm sample in a dish in vitro. The resulting embryos (one or two) are replaced into the patient’s womb, and any remaining good quality embryos can be frozen for future use.
Though originally IVF was developed to treat women with damaged fallopian tubes, it is now used to treat other fertility problems as well, providing high success rates in most cases. At our center we provide a comfortable ambience for treatment and take utmost care of our patients, delivering best value IVF treatment cost.
Some common indications of IVF include:
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 put inside the woman’s womb around the time the ovaries release an egg, thereby increasing the chances of conception
ICSI involves injection of a single sperm directly into a mature egg, to facilitate fertilization. It is primarily used for treatment of male infertility (such as cases with low sperm count, poor sperm motility, high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm or cases where sperm has been retrieved surgically). ICSI may also be needed in cases with previous poor fertilization with IVF, or where donor gametes are being used.
This treatment requires only one sperm, which is injected directly into the egg. The fertilized egg develops into an embryo. This embryo is observed for normal development and is then transferred into the uterus or womb.
The sperm used is usually from the biological father. However, with consent of the couple, when the need arises donor sperm or frozen sperm, may be used. This decision is taken after testing various parameters in the prospective parents. After correct analysis of each case and evaluating the possibility of pregnancy, our experts decide the further treatment.
With our expertise in all aspects of assisted pregnancy solutions from initial examination, experienced embryologists and in house laboratories you can expect a holistic, affordable and personalized care experience for ICSI treatment and a high overall success rate.
Cryopreservation is a technique used to freeze and then thaw eggs, embryos or sperm for use in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. Thawed sperm may also be used in IUI (intrauterine insemination) treatment 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 an infertility treatment cycle.
Embryo Cryopreservation
During the standard course of infertility treatment, hormones are used to stimulate the
development of multiple eggs. After these eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the
laboratory, there may be more embryos created than can reasonably be transferred to the
woman’s uterus. When these “extra” embryos are of sufficient quality, they may be
cryopreserved (frozen) so they may be transferred at some future date. Embryo
cryopreservation, provides the opportunity to have an additional embryo transfer without the
inconvenience and expense of an additional IVF cycle.
Extended periods of storage in liquid nitrogen have no apparent effect on their viability.
Embryos thawed after several years of cryostorage fare as well as those frozen for only one
or two months. Since 1983, the cryopreservation procedure has resulted in the birth of
thousands of babies worldwide.
Oocyte Cryopreservation
Major advances have been made in the past several years in our ability to freeze human
oocytes (eggs) and we now routinely freeze eggs as an elective option for women who seek to
delay childbearing or who are looking to preserve their fertility as a result of a medical
diagnosis such as cancer.
Vitrification is a newer and more advanced cryopreservation technique where eggs undergo
rapid freezing, not allowing time for ice crystals to form. Vitrification of eggs involves
newer cryoprotectants that have high concentrations of “anti-freeze” like products. In order
to do successfully, the technique involves a fair amount of experience and expertise. The
oocyte is first placed in a bath with a lower concentration “antifreeze-like”
cryoprotectant, along with sucrose (sugar) to help draw some of the water out of the egg.
Then, the egg is moved into a high concentration of cryoprotectant for less than one minute
and immediately placed in a liquid nitrogen bath (minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit) which
instantaneously freezes the egg. When the woman is ready to attempt pregnancy, the egg is
rapidly warmed and the cryoprotectant is washed away.
With vitrification, it is now possible to cryopreserve the human egg as successfully as it
has been to cryopreserve embryos.
Pre Genetic Screening (also known as Aneuploidy Screening) is a treatment add-on. It involves
checking the chromosomes of embryos created by in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for abnormalities. PGS doesn’t check for specific
genetic diagnoses.
During PGS, a single cell or a small number of cells is removed from the embryo. The DNA of
these cells is then tested to see whether they have any chromosomal abnormalities. Only
embryos without chromosomal abnormalities are placed back in the womb.
Who might be recommended to have PGS?
Older women are more likely to have eggs with the wrong number of chromosomes, so
traditionally it’s been offered to women over 37. Abnormal chromosomes are thought to be the
main reason why older women have difficulties conceiving and are more likely to have a
miscarriage or a baby with Down’s Syndrome.
Your doctor may also recommend PGS if you have a family history of chromosome problems, if
your sperm is at risk of carrying abnormal chromosomes, or if you’ve had several
miscarriages or failed IVF attempts without explanation.
Laparoscopy is commonly used in gynecology to diagnose and treat various conditions related
to the female
reproductive system. Gynecological laparoscopy involves the use of a laparoscope to
visualize 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
gynecological disorders like endometriosis or ovarian cysts, a diagnostic laparoscopy may be
performed. The
surgeon
can examine the pelvic organs and tissues for abnormalities, take biopsies, and determine
the cause of the
symptoms.
Who might be recommended to have Laparoscopy?
A gynecologist may recommend laparoscopy for various reasons, depending on a patient's
symptoms, medical
history,
and specific gynecological conditions. Some common indications for laparoscopy in gynecology
include:
Pelvic Pain
Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure commonly performed by gynecologists 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. Hysteroscopy can be used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and it is particularly useful for identifying and addressing various gynecological issues.
Who might be recommended to have Hysteroscopy?
When a patient experiences heavy, irregular, or prolonged menstrual bleeding,
hysteroscopy can help
identify the cause. Common causes include uterine polyps, fibroids, or other structural
abnormalities.
If a gynecologist detects uterine polyps during a hysteroscopy, they can often be removed
during the
same procedure. Polyps are growths that can cause abnormal bleeding or fertility issues.
Hysteroscopy can be used to assess the presence and location of small fibroids inside
the uterine
cavity. Larger fibroids may require a different type of procedure
Dr Kriti Tiwari is well known Obstetrician and Gynaecologist attached to Seeds of Innocence, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi as an Infertility Specialist. After obtaining her M.S. degree; She has undergone specialised training as Fellow of National Board of Examination in Reproductive Medicine from prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
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