Finding Hope Through Infertility
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over three years. It was not a surprise to me as similar to all my other health conditions this also has to be complicated. Although it was a tough journey for both of us, we knew we will come out of it. On my regular obstetrician appointment, I mentioned to my doctor that I have been trying for three years and also when I tried for ovulation sticks, they were unclear, I had never seen a clear positive indication. When my doctor assured me that it happens sometimes and …
10 Things You Didn’t Know About IVF
Before proceeding with fertility treatments, a brief idea on this filed would help couples set up their expectation. Therefore, here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation. #1. IVF literally means “fertilization in a glass” In Latin, the term ‘in vitro’ means “in a glass.” This word was used to name this procedure as all experiments outside the body are conducted in Petri dishes and other glass containers. #2. There are side effects; however, they are rare Women opting for IVF can experience side effects, like headaches, mood swings, tiredness, and bloating. In extremely …
How long should women try to get pregnant before calling their doctors?
Infertility may affect anyone, irrespective of gender. The infertile condition can be divided into, primary and secondary infertility. When a couple is failing to have their first baby, the condition is known as primary infertility. Likewise, secondary infertility is when a couple has at least one child but failing to have another baby. But, when you and your partner are not able to conceive, it is completely normal that you want to visit a doctor for a checkup. You might first want to visit your regular obstetric gynecologist itself for a routine checkup, citing him about the issue. Of course, …
The Embryo Transfer Stage of the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Process
Conceiving naturally may be difficult many times which is disheartening, frustrating and discouraging as people face many issues. Thankfully, various options are now available to consider for starting the family one always wanted. The fertility treatment truly makes one’s dream come true as it has helped so many men and women start their own family. In vitro fertilization or IVF is one of the most popular options for fertility treatment. About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) In vitro fertilization or IVF is a potent option in reproductive treatment and one of the most popular, well-known options if one wishes to start …
Getting Ready For The IVF Procedure
In the year 1978, the birth of Louise Brown earmarked the first successful pregnancy realized through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Now, IVF is one of the most successful, and equally the most effective fertility treatment opportunities available for sub-fertile couples. In vitro fertilization helps these couples overcome many difficulties while trying to conceive a baby. The IVF method breaks down the course of reproduction into several stages that can easily facilitate conception. Both the partners need to undergo extensive medical screening to ascertain which issues are stopping them from harboring pregnancy and how they can prepare for their IVF treatment. …
Does a woman’s age influence her IVF Success?
There are a diverse number of factors that contribute towards the in vitro fertilization (IVF) success, but some are very critical like the overall health and condition of the woman’s body. There are multiple precautions and steps that a female patient should take to improve her health if to that end it means to enhance her fertility. All said age is one resolute factor that cannot be reversed. The chances for women to achieve pregnancy usually comes around to be more and more difficult with each passing year. This fact is very much valid when a woman undergoes IVF cycle …
4 Things Your Embryologist Recommends About Your IVF Procedure
As couples go through their marital journey, some may undergo diagnosis of infertility and they need to attempt pregnancy using In-vitro fertilization (IVF). The process usually starts with meeting their physician and beginning the first step of the process that includes preparation, stimulation, and monitoring along with their doctors and nurses. The actual functioning of the IVF laboratory framework can be unfathomable. The specialist who mixes the sperm and egg which helps the developing embryos to grow in a regulated environment is called an embryologist. Most clinics limit one’s access to their laboratory or embryologists. Seldom a patient would receive …
IVF – A medicinal boon for couples seeking to reproduce
Reproductive medicine is constantly evolving to improve its success rates. Since the first IVF in 1978, where the egg was fertilized with the sperm in-vitro and the embryo was transferred to the uterus, millions of parents have welcomed babies using the technology. Here are some technical advances that increase chances of conception. Pre Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS): Traditionally, doctors selected embryos according to their appearances. However, even top-rated embryos can have chromosomal abnormalities resulting in implantation failures. PGS screens embryos that are developmentally and chromosomally competent, so only genetically normal embryos are transferred thus increasing the chances of implantation and …
Laparoscopic Procedures For Reproductive Surgery
Today there is a significant rise in the percentage of women suffering from some degree of infertility or having other gynaecological problems. In certain cases, couples may find that they can conceive naturally after surgery to restore normal reproductive function. Some of the conditions requiring surgical intervention include, but are not limited to a fibroid uterus, endometriosis, tubal blocks, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, pelvic adhesions and chronic abdomen pain. Traditionally, if women suffering from such conditions are planning for a surgery, it would be an open surgery which comes with side effects including increasing pain, a minimum scar of 10 …
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