Things you should know about In vitro fertilization

• Rahul Awasthi
• May 17, 2022

In Vitro fertilization is a medical procedure in which the natural process of reproduction is mimicked by using modern medical equipment and techniques. During this process, the sperm and egg are fertilized into an embryo outside of the body which is then either transferred to the woman's uterus or frozen for a later attempt.

Records

The records of IVF treatment goes back to 1978 when Louis Broun became the world's first child to be conceived outside of her mother's womb in vitro.  Because the method was extraordinarily arguable and exquisite back then, the infant was frequently called by names like "frankenbaby" and "test-tube child". But after the successful delivery of Louis Brown, there was a surge of hope among the couples incapable of having a child.

The demands for such IVF treatments increased rapidly all around the world and so did the treatments. Today louse brown is 43 years old, there are more than 8 million such test tube babies all around the world and more than 2.5 million cycles of such procedures are being performed each year.

Procedure

In Vitro fertilization is quite a  complicated process that requires frequent visits to the doctor before and after the treatment. Yet the entire procedure can be broken down into five steps involved.

Ovulation Induction

In this process, it is assured that the ovaries are producing multiple follicles and eggs to increase the possibility of fertilization. For this purpose, several hormonal medications are either injected or taken orally to encourage the full and healthy growth of eggs.                    

Egg Retrieval

Once the eggs are fully matured for the fertilization process, they are then extracted through a minor surgical procedure using the ultrasound technique for fertilization. 

Insemination and Embryo Culture

The matured eggs are then mixed with the sperm samples (whether that be of the partner or a donor) in the laboratory. The eggs and sperm samples are then stored together in a special container in the laboratory where the fertilization happens and the progress is monitored.

Fertility Test (Beta HCG)

After a week or more after the Embryo Transfer, a fertility test is to be done to determine whether or not a person is positive for pregnancy. The regular medications are continued if the test is positive and halted if not.

Why IVF?

People choose IVF treatment for multiple reasons, whether that be male infertility (poor semen quality), blocked tubes, an aged couple, or same-sex couple (homosexual couples). IVF provides an opportunity for parenthood to couples who would not have been able to conceive otherwise. Along with that, IVF fertility treatment is the best option for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) available to date.

Do you need IVF? 

You might want to visit an infertility doctor if you’ve been involved in unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or more if you're somewhere in your 30s. If you're above 40 or so, it would be better to visit a doctor right away because as we all know, fertility declines with the increment in age.

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