What is IVF

What is IVF?

IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once an embryo are form, they are then placed in the uterus. Fertilization in glass i.e.  Outside the body. IVF was originally used in cases where the Fallopian tubes were blocked, absent or damaged, but it may also be used to treat infertility due to a number of other causes such as endometriosis, unexplained infertility, male factor infertility, ovulation problems that are difficult to treat by simpler means, or a combination of infertility factors.

IVF success rate is influenced by various factors, including the woman's age, the cause and duration of infertility and whether the woman has been pregnant before. A good general rule is that a couple embarking upon IVF has a 1 in 3 chance of having a live birth with each attempt. The particular circumstances that affect your individual chance will be discussed with you, and our most up to date results will be provided to you.

In the process of  in vitro fertilization (IVF),eggs and sperm are brought together in a laboratory glass dish to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg.With IVF, you can use any combination of your own eggs and sperm and donor eggs and sperm.Pregnancy rates and live birth rates have improved over the past few years,leading to a steady increase in the number of IVF treatment cycles performed worldwide.IVF success rates have dramatically improved with the advancement of technology.More and more womens over the age of 40 are opting for IVF treatment.

IVF treatment is recommended to the couples who have the problems related to

   * Absent or blocked fallopian tubes
   * Severe male factor infertility (sperm counts or sperm motility is low)
   * Women with endometriosis.
   * Infrequent ovulation
   * Unexplained infertility
   * Ovarian failure (donor eggs would be required in this case)


Although IVF has a high rate of success in helping couples to become pregnant,it has some disadvantages as well,including high costs in some parts of the world and an increased rate of multiple gestation (ie, twins or triplets).