Understand the Process of IVF Step by Step

by Samit Sekhar Co-owner @ Gurgaon Fertility Centre

One of the biggest problems the couples are facing nowadays is infertility. To become pregnant, a woman needs to produce healthy eggs; whereas a man needs to produce well-nourished sperms to fertilize the eggs of the woman. But due to some health issues, such as low sperm count in men and hormonal disorder process in women, many couples cannot conceive.

Over the years, many different types of treatments have been introduced to help couples with infertility. Among these, IVF or In-vitro Fertilization is considered to be the most effective treatment. So, it is better to choose the best IVF Center in Gurgaon rather than going for a public hospital. Here are the steps of the IVF treatment which help you to understand the overall process.

Tests and Medication

Before starting your treatment, the doctor will ask for various tests to make sure that your fallopian tubes and uterus are completely healthy. After checking your overall health, your treatment will be started on the first day of your period. As everyone's body works differently, the IVF specialist will help you to identify the first day.

Stimulation of Ovaries

 The ovarian stimulation phase usually starts from the first day of treatment. Your IVF Specialist in Gurgaon will prescribe some medications which you would have to take for 7-14 days. These drugs will help your ovary to produce more eggs which will increase the chance of getting pregnant. The dosage of the medications usually varies with the patient’s overall health and treatment plan. These drugs usually come in the form of injections and your doctor or the nurse will help you to understand the overall process.

Egg Retrieval

After the completion of the stimulation phase, your doctor will schedule the date of egg retrieval. This procedure usually takes place in a hospital where the eggs will be collected from your ovaries. But, as this process is very important, opting for the best IVF clinic in Gurgaon can be a great idea for you. This procedure will take around 30 minutes and an average of 9-16 eggs will be taken. 

Fertilization and Embryo Development

After this, the eggs will be sent to the lab, where the experts will check the quality and maturity of the eggs. The matured eggs will be placed in an incubator and will be fertilized with sperms after a few hours. After fertilization, the eggs will become embryos. The experts of the IVF Centre in Gurgaon will keep the embryos in an incubator and will monitor its development for a few days.

Embryo Transfer

After the development of the embryos, they will be transferred to your uterus. It is a fairly easy process and usually takes around 10 minutes to complete. The specialists usually use a catheter to complete this procedure. This is usually considered to be the last step of the IVF treatment.

IVF treatment is one of the most popular treatments for infertility. But, the whole process is quite complex and time-consuming. So, it is better to consult with an ivf specialist in Gurgaon before opting for IVF treatment.

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