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More Details about IVF
In Vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures known as a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) that is mainly used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. To help sperm fertilize an egg, and help the fertilized egg implant in your uterus, IVF works by using a combination of medicines and surgical procedures. Moreover, this fertilized egg is known as an embryo. Then the embryo can be frozen for storage or transferred to a woman’s uterus. Your surgeon can help you understand the procedure of IVF, the possible risks, and whether this process of treating infertility is appropriate for you or not.
Risk Involves in IVF
As with any medical procedure, there are risks involves with IVF include:
Key Steps of Vitro Fertilization
There are five steps involved in IVF such as:
Stimulation: During each menstrual cycle, a woman generally produces one egg. Nevertheless, IVF needs multiple eggs. Using multiple eggs rises the chances of developing a viable embryo. To increase the number of eggs your body produces, you may receive fertility drugs. During this period, your surgeon will perform regular blood tests and ultrasounds to monitor the production of eggs and to let your surgeon know when to retrieve them.
Egg Retrieval: It is also is known as follicular aspiration. Egg retrieval is a surgical procedure performed with general anesthesia. Your surgeon will use an ultrasound wand to guide a needle through your vagina, into your ovary, and into an egg-containing follicle. Then the needle will suction eggs and fluid out of each follicle.
Insemination: The male partner will now require to give a semen sample. A specialist will mix the sperm with the eggs in a petri dish. Your surgeon may decide to use ICSI, if that doesn’t produce embryos.
Embryo Culture: Your surgeon will monitor the fertilized eggs to ensure that they’re dividing and developing. In addition, the embryos may undergo testing for genetic conditions at this time.
Transfer: Embryos can be implanted, if they are big enough. This usually occurs three to five days after fertilization. Implantation involves inserting a thin tube known as catheter inserted into your vagina, past your cervix, and into your uterus. Afterwards, your surgeon releases the embryo into your uterus.