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IVF Treatment Cost

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The IVF Treatment cost in India or anywhere else in the world generally depends on the infertility workup. Therefore, it may vary from person to person. If your friend or relative was lucky enough to have a baby by going through two IVF cycles, you may be fortunate by conceiving in one IVF cycle itself. Or perhaps a simple laparoscopy procedure might be enough to cure your infertility. The IVF cost in India or around the world is rising up as a more and more modern diagnostic test, and treatment methods are being used to aid and facilitate infertility treatments cost. Because of this, there is no upper limit to the amount of money one can invest in their quest for a child. Cost of IVF in India According to several online sources, the cost of IVF in India varies greatly by city. The most basic IVF package that does not include the technique like monitoring, medications, ICSI, FETs, genetic testing, or other add on services that are either necessary for all (like medicati...

Embryo Transfer and Infertility

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  What is an embryo transfer? An embryo transfer is a part of IVF procedure in which a fertility specialist uses an ultrasound to guide a catheter containing the IVF-produced embryo(s) to transfer the embryo(s) directly into the uterus. The process of embryo transfer takes only a few minutes. The process does not involve anesthesia and only short recovery period is required. Prior to the transfer, embryos are graded and the type of grading depends on the stage of the embryo. For cleavage stage embryos, typically on day three, the number of cells and a grade (A – D) will be assigned. For blastocysts, there will be a number and two letters assigned. The number refers to the amount of expansion of the fluid (the “cyst”) in the blastocyst. The two letters (A – D) that follow refer to the inner cell mass (destined to become the baby) and the trophectoderm (destined to become the placenta), respectively. Cells from an embryo can also be tested for genetic anomalies prior to...

Guarantee in IVF

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    As we all know, there is no “guarantee” in medical procedures – every doctor can authenticate this fact. Thus, the only guarantees we can discuss in IVF are monetary and financial in nature, that is, a reimbursement guarantee in the event that the IVF program doesn’t end with the desired outcome. Money back guarantee plans are advertised since insurance covers just 15% to 25% of IVF costs. IVF is a high technology clinical help with costs going from $6,000 to $12,000 (4 to 8 Lakhs INR). In spite of the fact that the IVF live-birth rate per egg recovery for young patients has doubled in the previous decade, to roughly 40%, numerous women don’t conceive on their first attempt, and it is difficult to guarantee any clinical result with the technology. After three IVF cycles, including utilization of frozen embryos from those cycles, the probability of having a child increases to 60% to 90% in women younger than 40. On the off chance that IVF fails, in any case, ...

Age for an IVF Treatment

  Age for IVF treatment – Infertility is a complicated issue that affects up to 15% of couples who are attempting to conceive. Depending on the individual circumstance, different infertility factors might be treated through in-vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is usually effective, particularly for women under age 35 or for those who use donor eggs. Infertility and Ageing As indicated by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, achievement rates for IVF decrease drastically after age 37, making age the main factor for women who want to pursue pregnancy utilizing their own eggs. After age 43, donated eggs from younger women are frequently needed for effective pregnancy. As a woman ages, the excess eggs in her ovaries likewise age, making them less capable of fertilization and their embryos less fit for implants. Just 12 percent of the 300,000 eggs a female is born with remains at age 30, and just 9,000 eggs remain at age 40. Females who are perimenopausal ordina...

Fallopian tube blockage

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  Fallopian tube blockage – Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs that join the ovaries and the uterus. Consistently during ovulation, which happens generally in the middle of a monthly cycle, the fallopian tubes deliver an egg from an ovary to the uterus. Conception likewise occurs in the fallopian tube. In the event that an egg is fertilized by sperm, it travels through the tube to the uterus for implantation. In the event that a fallopian tube is blocked, the entry for sperm to get to the eggs, as well as the way back to the uterus for the fertilized egg is obstructed. Common caused behind blocked fallopian tubes include scar tissue, infections, and pelvic adhesions. Symptoms of Fallopian Tubes Blockage Most women with tubal blockage are asymptomatic. Frequently they don’t understand their fallopian tubes are obstructed until they consult a doctor for infertility, however women with broad tubal damage may encounter chronic pelvic pain. Effect on Fertility...

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Treatment

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  IUI Treatment – Intrauterine insemination (IUI), a sort of manual semen injection is a method for treating infertility . Sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed in your uterus directly around the time your ovary discharges at least one egg to be fertilized. The hope for result of intrauterine insemination is for the sperm to swim into the fallopian tube and fertilize the egg, resulting in conception. Depending upon the type of infertility, IUI can be facilitated with your typical cycle or with fertility medications. Use of IUI IUI is utilized to treat numerous kinds of infertility and is regularly done in various cycles until pregnancy is accomplished or another treatment is attempted. Cycles of IUI may be recommended to treat any of the following infertility situations: Hostile cervical mucus If a sperm donor is being used If sexual pain makes intercourse not possible If treatment with fertility drugs alone is not successful Male infertility Unexplaine...

IVF after Menopause

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  In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment in which an egg is implanted by sperm outside of the female’s body. The egg is embedded in the female’s uterus after a certain number of days (2-6) of growth. IVF can be used in a variety of situations, including infertility, reproductive surrogacy, and . menopause . It is the fact that menopause is an obstruction to further conception, IVF has allowed females to have a baby at age of 50 and above. IVF likewise gives females with beginning early menopausal a possibility. Females, whose uteruses have been appropriately prepared, can get Pregnant from an egg of an egg donor. Even after menopause initiates, the uterus is very fit for carrying an effective pregnancy. Pregnancy After Menopause Using IVF In females who are of childbearing age, there are five stages to IVF: stimulation, egg retrieval, insemination, and fertilization , embryo culture, and embryo transfer. However, on the grounds that females who have just...

IVF Success Rate and Factors

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  IVF is the process of fertilization by extracting eggs, recovering a sperm sample, and afterward physically joining an egg and sperm in a laboratory. The embryo(s) is then moved to the uterus. As indicated by the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART), the success rate of giving birth to a live child after IVF is as per the following: 47.8%for females under age 35 38.4% for females age 35 to 37 26% for females ages 38 to 40 13.5% for females age 41 to 42 How are IVF Success Rates Determined and Reported? Live Birth Rate: Live birth rate is the number of infants born divided by the number of cycles started to accomplish the birth. Remember that this information is generally dated, and patients should remember that doctors are continually refining and improving IVF. Implantation and Pregnancy Rates: It permits a person to see the number of patients got a positive pregnancy test, the number of clinical pregnancies (checked by ultrasound), as well as the...

Pregnancy with Small Uterus

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  Pregnancy with Small Uterus – Most females don’t realize that they have a little uterus until the time they get pregnant. At the point when a female presumes that she is pregnant and goes to a specialist, a gynecological test or ultrasound may bring this information on (having a small uterus) and can be a reason for colossal concern. On occasion, the specialist’s language may likewise impart fear. In any case, it is consistently essential to get to the bottom of it and comprehend the medical issue appropriately. What Causes Formation of Small Uterus? In certain females, the uterus can be bigger than normal or considerably smaller. However, it should work fine. A female’s general body additionally plays a significant overseeing factor for the uterus size. Hence, females who are mysteriously thin or have a small body face have higher odds of having a small uterus. Small uterus can either be formed during the developing years of a girl, caused by a medical procedure o...

EGG BANKING

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  Egg banking, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a moderately new strategy for fertility protection where a developed, unfertilized egg is retrieved from a female, frozen and stored for later use. Egg banking includes a female deciding to have eggs retrieved from her ovaries, frozen to preserve their viability and put away until she is ready to utilize them in a future in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment to achieve pregnancy. Egg freezing and egg banking can be utilized to preserve fertility in patients having aggressive medical treatments, for example, chemotherapy, or in patients who wish to protect their fertility presently to begin a family later. Egg freezing process in conjunction with IVF Egg freezing is achieved through a new IVF cycle, avoiding egg treatment in vitro. Stimulation of a woman’s ovaries utilizing fertility medications to produce a few egg follicles during one new IVF cycle Harvesting eggs from the woman’s ovaries through surgical retrie...

Mobile Telephony and Infertility

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  Mobile Telephony and Infertility: Is Your Phone Affecting Your Reproductive Health? In today’s digital age, mobile phones have become an inseparable part of our lives. From work to entertainment, we rely on them constantly. However, growing concerns suggest that prolonged exposure to mobile radiation may have unintended health consequences, particularly on fertility. But how much of this concern is backed by science, and what can we do about it? Let's explore. Understanding Mobile Radiation Mobile phones emit radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) , a type of non-ionizing radiation. While these waves are not strong enough to directly damage DNA like ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays), some research indicates that prolonged and close exposure to RF-EMFs may lead to biological changes, including oxidative stress, increased temperature, and possible DNA fragmentation—all of which could impact fertility. Effects on Male Fertility 1. Reduced Sperm Quality Several studies sugge...

Endometriosis and Infertility

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  Endometriosis is a condition wherein tissue like the uterine lining (endometrium) grows somewhere else in the body. Pelvic pain is the most common indication of endometriosis, yet a few women with the condition may likewise encounter infertility. Endometriosis may develop outside of your uterus, ovaries, and tubes and even on your bladder or digestion tracts. This tissue can irritate structures that it contacts, causing pain and adhesions (scar tissue) on these organs. Symptoms of Endometriosis Symptoms can vary with some women not having any at all, and others having very severe pain. The most common symptoms are: Painful, heavy or irregular periods Pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back around ovulation time, but also throughout the cycle Ongoing pelvic pain lasting six months or longer Pain during or after sex Difficulty getting pregnant Painful bowel movements and emptying of bladder Impact of Endometriosis on Fertility On the off chance that you have en...

Embryo Freezing

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  Embryo freezing is a process that permits individuals to store embryos for sometime in the future. An individual can also freeze eggs, which are not fertilized. An embryo is developed after fertilization and the cells begin to divide. Physicians can freeze and store unused embryos (fertilized eggs) created during IVF, which may include intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), using a process called cryopreservation. Need for Embryo Freezing There are numerous reasons a man and woman may decide to freeze and store their embryos: They may feel it is a superior choice than having the additional embryos destroyed. It can give one more opportunity to get pregnant if the IVF cycle fails the first time. The couple won’t need to do IVF once more. On the off chance that the man and lady have an infant, they can utilize the embryo later to have a subsequent child. The woman can preserve embryos before she starts therapies, for example, for cancer, which may diminish or eliminate h...