IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a type of assisted reproductive technology used to help people conceive a child. It involves several steps:
Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal medications are given to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
Egg Retrieval: Once the eggs are mature, they are collected from the ovaries using a minor surgical procedure.
Fertilization: The retrieved eggs are then combined with sperm in a lab to create embryos. This can be done through conventional insemination or by injecting a single sperm directly into an egg (intracytoplasmic sperm injection or ICSI).
Embryo Culture: The embryos are monitored as they develop in the lab for a few days.
Embryo Transfer: One or more embryos are selected and transferred into the uterus.
Pregnancy Testing: After about two weeks, a blood test is done to determine if the procedure was successful and if implantation has occurred.
IVF can be used for various reasons, such as infertility due to blocked fallopian tubes, male infertility, or unexplained infertility. It can also be used with donor eggs, sperm, or embryos in some cases.
Risks include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), multiple pregnancies (e.g., twins or triplets), and a small risk of ectopic pregnancy. Side effects may include bloating, cramping, and mood swings from the hormonal medications.
Yes, IVF can be done with donor eggs or sperm in India; according to Indian laws, couples can access donor eggs and sperm through regulated ART banks, and this option is usually provided by a doctor when necessary due to infertility issues with the intended parents' own gametes.Â
Unused embryos can be frozen (cryopreserved) for future use, donated to other couples
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