Expert Insights: Understanding IVF And Its Mechanisms Of Success

In this fast-paced modern world, men and women are more vulnerable to a range of health issues due to their hectic schedules, anxiety, stress, unhealthy lifestyles, etc. These factors lead to difficulty in conceiving. After years of trying hard to conceive, it can be very frustrating. However, the advancement in technology made things easier. In light of the same, we spoke to Dr Priti Gupta, Senior Consultant in Fertility, IVF services, First Step IVF (Centre for Reproductive Medicine) in New Delhi.

According to Dr Priti Gupta, “Metropolitan couples are more likely than those in rural places to experience fertility issues. The likelihood of naturally becoming pregnant has dropped due to the prevalence of low sperm counts in men and decreased egg reserves in women in recent years. Fertility methods such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be beneficial for these couples”.

What Is IVF?

IVF stands for In-vitro fertilisation and is also known as test tube baby. It uses assisted reproductive technology (ART) that involves fertilising the egg and sperm outside of the female (should a pregnant women skip dinner) body. The process comprises monitoring the woman's ovulatory cycle, extracting an egg or ovum from the ovaries, and letting the sperm and egg fertilise in a laboratory. The fertilised egg is inserted into the woman’s uterus. The most effective form of assisted reproduction technology is IVF. Using this procedure, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is also possible.

Steps Involved In IVF

There are numerous steps involved in a cycle, some of which are as follows:

• Ovarian stimulation
• Monitoring
• Egg retrieval
• Formation of Embryo
• Embryo transfer
• Getting a Pregnancy Test

Benefits Of IVF

When it comes to the benefits of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) it can be particularly helpful for:

• Couples or individuals who want to postpone having children, by preserving eggs or embryos.
• Couples where one or both partners are unable to produce enough eggs or sperm can choose donor eggs, donor sperm, or donor embryos.
• Women with medical conditions such as Tubal issues, Women Struggling with Fertility Disorders, and Women with Poor Ovarian Reserve can use IVF to conceive a
• biological child.

• Couples planning a pregnancy (pregnancy habits that promote natural birth) in the late 30s or early 40s. For couples with unexplained infertility and in case of male infertility.
• Couples who have had multiple failed IUI (Intrauterine insemination) cycles or miscarriages and are worried about genetic abnormalities can benefit from IVF.

If you are planning pregnancy and facing any difficulties, it is advisable to consult a fertility expert who can assist you in your fertility journey.

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