Laparoscopic Surgery: IVF Treatment, Journey Towards Parenthood

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

IVF Treatment, Journey Towards Parenthood

The causes of infertility are many and varied and involve male, female or a combination of factors. In Vitro Fertilization is commonly known as IVF. This technique is a boon for those who are infertile and hope for a child. IVF is an assisted reproductive technology which involves retrieving eggs and sperms male and female partners and placing them together in a laboratory in some special conditions. The fertilized eggs are then transferred two to six days later into the woman’s uterus.

Rashmi Hospital, Bangalore is one of the best IVF centers in India which has been providing world-class facilities to the patients. They aim at evidence-based treatment and keeps transparency in all interactions with the patients. They have brought in the best-advanced technology, ensuring that all services are cost-effective.

Who are IVF Candidates?

Women with uterine fibroid
Men with decreased sperm count or sperm motility
Both male and female infertility problems can be solved with IVF.
Women with damaged or blocked fallopian tubes
Individuals with genetic disorder
Women with ovulation disorders
Women with removed fallopian tubes
Unexplained infertility

Steps involved in IVF

Basically, there are five steps in the IVF:

Step I: Egg stimulating medications are prescribed as all the eggs will not develop or fertilize after retrieval.

Step II: Eggs are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure.

Step III: Sperms are collected from man.

Step IV: The sperm and egg together placed in the laboratory dish to encourage fertilization. In this stage sometimes an intracytoplasmic sperm injection is necessary, through this a single sperm is injected directly into the egg. Embryos are developed during this stage.

Step V: Embryos are transferred to the uterus of the woman. A catheter or small tube is inserted into the uterus to transfer the embryos.

Dr. Deepak Rao is one of the best gynecologists in Bangalore. He is also interested in urogynecology. He is very approachable and for anyone can contact him.