IVF Treatment Procedure, Success rates, Costs
This page on IVF Treatment in Chennai is for citizens of Chennai who are keen on doing IVF Treatment at Iswarya IVF Centers in Chennai. This particular page on IVF is written by me personally and not by a professional writer.
About Chennai’s Best IVF Specialist Dr Arun Muthuvel.
After MBBS Dr Arun opted for the IVF & embryology course in 2009, following which he entered MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology and then went on to complete india’s 1st MCh degree exclusively for IVF (Reproductive Medicine). Dr Arun Muthuvel MBBS, MS, MCh – (Reproductive Medicine & Surgery) is performing IVF Treatments in Chennai since 2009. I will be covering the subject of IVF Treatment from the view of a Fertility Doctor or an IVF specialist as well a couple who is undergoing IVF / ICSI Treatments. I would be pleased to incorporate a couple’s point of view as well. Do feel free to email once you finish reading the page.
How i started doing IVF in Chennai?
My parents were the biggest motivation for me to enter IVF clinical practise. I initially started doing Andrology and IVF Lab embryology part under the training of Iswarya Fertility Centre Chennai and its staffs. I even had to offer IVF Procedures to my patients for free just to convince them that im capable.
What is IVF ?
IVF stands for in-vitro fertilization. It is a medical procedure in which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish. The fertilized egg (embryo) is then implanted into the woman’s uterus, where it is hoped that it will successfully implant and grow into a baby. IVF is typically used when other methods of fertility treatment have failed or are not possible.
Who requires IVF ?
IVF is typically recommended for couples who have been unable to conceive through other means, such as fertility drugs or artificial insemination. It may also be used for women with certain medical conditions that prevent conception or carry a high risk of pregnancy complications.
What are the steps in an IVF Treatment Cycle ?
The steps in an IVF treatment cycle typically include: ovarian stimulation to produce multiple eggs, retrieval of the eggs, fertilization of the eggs with sperm in a laboratory dish, and transfer of the resulting embryos to the uterus.
What are the procedures done in an IVF Cycle ?
The procedures done in an IVF cycle include: ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer. Additional procedures such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) or preimplantation genetic testing may also be used.
What are the costs of an IVF cycle ?
The costs of an IVF cycle can vary widely depending on the location, clinic, and specific treatments required. It is generally considered an expensive procedure.
Can an IVF Cycle fail ?
IVF cycles can fail for a variety of reasons, such as poor egg or sperm quality, issues with implantation, or genetic abnormalities in the embryos.
Reasons for IVF Cycle failure ?
Reasons for IVF cycle failure can include poor egg or sperm quality, issues with implantation, or genetic abnormalities in the embryos.
How to have the best IVF Lab
The best IVF lab is one that has a good reputation, experienced staff, and a high success rate. It should also have the latest technology and equipment.
How to define IVF Success Rates ?
IVF success rates are typically measured as the percentage of IVF cycles that result in a live birth.
Endometrial receptivity in IVF ?
Endometrial receptivity refers to the ability of the lining of the uterus to support the implantation and development of an embryo.
Improving the egg Quality before IVF ?
Improving egg quality before IVF can be done through lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine, and by avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Natural pregnancy after IVF ?
Natural pregnancies can occur after IVF, but it is more likely that the woman will need to continue with additional rounds of IVF or other fertility treatments.
IVF Failures ?
IVF failures can occur for a variety of reasons, such as poor egg or sperm quality, issues with implantation, or genetic abnormalities in the embryos.
Blastocyst Embryo Transfers in IVF
Blastocyst embryo transfers are a more advanced form of IVF where embryos are allowed to grow for an additional 2-5 days before being transferred to the uterus. This can increase the chances of successful implantation.
How to define IVF Success Rates ?
IVF success rates are typically measured as the percentage of IVF cycles that result in a live birth.
IVF for Turner syndrome ?
IVF can be used as a treatment option for women with Turner syndrome, a genetic condition that affects female reproduction.
Ovarian Stimulation for Best oocyte / Egg quality in IVF
Ovarian stimulation for best oocyte/egg quality in IVF is done through the use of fertility drugs to produce multiple eggs for fertilisation.
IVF FULL FORM – In Vitro Fertilisation
IVF PROCESS STEP BY STEP
The process of IVF involves two important steps. The first step is collecting the eggs after stimulating the ovaries. Once the ovarian stimulation is over the patient undergoes a procedure of egg collection which is performed under anaesthesia.
The eggs are then screened by the embryologist following which the process of IVF or ICSI with the partner’s sperm is performed by them. Once the embryo is developed it is then transferred into the patient’s uterus which is the second step in the process of IVF.
IVF TREATMENT VIDEO
IVF BABIES DISADVANTAGES
Scientifically the procedure of IVF does not pose any disadvantage or risk factor to the baby. However the chances of Multiple gestation (twins/ triplets) is more in IVF pregnancy which may sometimes result in premature delivery and low birth weight babies.
IVF PROCESS
The process of IVF involves two important steps. The first step is collecting the eggs after stimulating the ovaries. Once the ovarian stimulation is over the patient undergoes a procedure of egg collection which is performed under anaesthesia.
The eggs are then screened by the embryologist following which the process of IVF or ICSI with the partner’s sperm is performed by them. Once the embryo is developed it is then transferred into the patient’s uterus which is the second step in the process of IVF
IVF SUCCESS RATE
The success rate of IVF is around 70- 75%. However the success rate may vary depending on patient factor.
HOW LONG DOES IVF TAKE TO GET PREGNANT.
To get pregnant through IVF it will take at least 1 month. It usually depends on the type of protocol used in IVF treatment and patient factor.
IVF PREGNANCY RISK
In IVF, the chances of multiple pregnancy is higher. Multiple pregnancy carry a risk of preterm labour leading to premature babies, low birth weight, increased chances of pregnancy related high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and rarely maternal haemorrhage.
IVF BABY
There is no difference physically or mentally between an IVF baby and a baby born from normal conception.
WHAT IS IVF?
IVF is Invitro fertilization, a procedure which is performed if a couple is unable to conceive through various natural methods of conception.
WHY IS IVF HIGH RISK
The IVF procedure is not considered as a high risk procedure. The side effects associated with IVF includes mild bruising and soreness at the injection site, temporary allergic reaction like redness and itching at the injection site, breast tenderness, mood swings and Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which is easily preventable and treated.
WHAT ARE THE 5 STAGES OF IVF TREATMENT
The 5 stages of IVF treatment involves
- Stimulation of follicles with injection for egg growth
- Retrieval of the eggs from the follicle
- Collection of sperm
- The process of IVF/ICSI with the egg and sperm
- Transfer of embryo into the uterus.
HOW DOES IVF WORK WITH TWO FEMALE?
When there is female same sex couples, the IVF process involes one women donating the eggs which will be fertilised with a donor sperm and the other women partner will carry the pregnancy. In this way both partners get involved in this process of reproducing their child.
HOW MANY INJECTIONS FOR IVF TREATMENT?
The number of injection taken for the IVF Procedure would be 1 a day for 5 days roughly following which the patient may require more than 1 injections for the next 5 days based on her response to the first few injections givem. It can be taken in hand, thigh, abdomen based on patient comfort.
HOW MUCH DOES IVF COST ?
The cost of IVF procedure is usually around Rs.90,000 excluding the medicines used.
HOW DOES IVF MAKE A BABY?
In IVF process, the the female partner is given injection for the growth of the eggs. The eggs are then collected through a transvaginal procedure which is performed under sedation or general anesthesia. After collecting the eggs, the sperm from the male partner is made to fertilize with the eggs in the laboratory. The resultant embryo is then transferred back into the uterus of the female partner.
CAN YOU CHOOSE GENDER WITH IVF?
If Pre implantation genetic testing (PGT) is done for the embryos after the IVF procedure, the gender of the embryo can be known. However this procedure is not done in India for gender selection. Gender selection is banned in India.
IS IVF PROCEDURE PAINFUL?
HOW MUCH DOES IVF COST IN INDIA?
The injections taken for egg growth in IVF process and later to maintain the pregnancy without miscarriage is considered painful for some patients. However there are many newer preparation methods for these injections which has made this process less painful and simpler.
WHOSE SPERM IS USED IN IVF?
The process of IVF uses the male partners sperm unless otherwise it is medically indicated and accepted by the couple to use donor sperm.
HOW IS SPERM COLLECTED FOR IVF?
Sperm is usually collected through masturbation in the allocated room within the hospital premesis.
WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF IVF?
The main disadvantage of IVF is mild bruising and soreness at the injection site, temporary allergic reaction like redness and itching at the injection site and Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which is easily preventable and treated.
ARE IVF BABIES NORMAL?
IVF babies are as normal as any baby born through natural pregnancy. Once the patient becomes pregnant, the baby grows in the normal way like any normal pregnant mothers. There wont be any difference in the child as they grow up. Infact many couples who conceive naturally with anomalous baby, with IVF and genetic testing are blessed with normal healthy child.
DO IVF BABIES LOOK LIKE THEIR PARENTS?
A newborn baby usually has mixed traits of both parents and both partners parents i.e grandparents, same applies to a baby born with IVF.