Reproductive Medicine

Having a baby is one of the wonders of creation. But some couples have difficulty in fulfilling this dream; this is where the scientific knowledge and application of the medical fraternity brings joy to millions of couples by assisting them to conceive through IVF.

IVF comprises of

• Stimulation and monitoring of the development of follicles (eggs) in the female
• Retrieval of these eggs under ultrasound guidance
• Procurement of sperms from the male
• Fertilization of the egg with sperm in the lab
• Culturing the embryo for a few days
• Transfer of the embryo back into the uterus of the female partner
• Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) – A variation of the procedure involves injecting the sperm into the egg

Why is the procedure required?

IVF is done to help a woman become pregnant. It is used to treat many causes of infertility, including

• Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes (can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease or prior reproductive surgery)
• Endometriosis
• Male factor infertility, including decreased sperm count and blockage
• Unexplained infertility
• Advanced age of the woman