Many couples dream that they want to start a family. But, in some cases, the infertility problem can make it difficult for the couple to conceive. Without getting any treatment the couple tries for months but they are not able to conceive.

What are the causes of infertility?

• Age
• Drinking and smoking
• Infectious diseases
• Stress
• Obesity
• Thyroid
• Increased marital age
• Heredity
• Ovulation disorders
• Fallopian tube injury
• Uterine abnormalities

Procedure of In-Vitro-Fertilization

IVF procedure is used for treating infertility or genetic issue. In this procedure, the eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm. After that, the fertilized embryo will be implanted in the uterus.

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Major steps in IVF

Step 1

Hormone therapy for stimulating the eggs

The egg production is stimulated by hormone therapy. Fertility medications are helpful in stimulating egg production. In general, every month the women produce one egg but with the medications, the ovaries start producing several eggs which makes the further process of the treatment better.

Step 2

Egg Retrieval from the ovaries

Following the first step, the eggs will be retrieved from the ovaries. This procedure is done by using a minor surgery known as follicular aspiration. With this process, the mature eggs will be retrieved from the ovaries.

Step 3

Fertilization of egg and sperm

The male sperm is placed with the best quality eggs. The sperm and egg will be placed in an environment controlled chamber. Into the egg, the sperm will enter after a few hours of the insemination process. In case, the fertilization chances are low then the sperm will be injected into the egg directly.

Step 4

Embryo Culture

Once the fertilized egg gets divided, it is going to develop into the embryo. The embryo will be checked by the laboratory to check that the embryo is matured. Within 3 to 5 days the embryo gets matured and this will have cells that will get divided actively.

Step 5

Embryo Transfer

Following the fertilization process from 3 to 5 days, the embryos will be placed in the woman’s reproductive system. After 2 weeks, the doctor will do a blood test to check for the pregnancy.

Consult the doctor

Infertility is the problem which is faced by many people all over the world. But still, people are not fully aware of the treatment and they have many doubts in their mind linked to the procedure. Getting aware of the treatment so that you know how it can help you to conceive.