INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION ICSI is a technique used to inject each egg in its centre with a selected sperm using a machine called micromanipulator. It is utilized for couples with severe male factor infertility where little or no sperm is ejaculated in the semen. What you need to know? Advent of ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) in 1991 revolutionised the treatment…
LAPAROSCOPY Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which laparoscope is used to examine the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other internal organs. Laparoscope is a telescope like instrument with attached camera to visualize and the surgery can also be recorded to explain to the patient and or the relatives. In patients of infertility, laparoscopy is utilized as a…
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) The word Vitro in IVF means outside the body, thereby the process of fertilisation (mixing of egg and sperm) happens outside the body i.e in a test tube/petri dish, therefore IVF is also known as test tube baby. India was only 3 months (67days) behind from UK and second in the world for this breakthrough scientific…
FIBROID MANAGEMENT Fibroids are most common benign growth (Non Cancerous) that arises from the muscle tissue of the uterus, also known as Leiomyomas. Symptoms Menstrual Abnormal menstruation Heavy (Menorrhagia) Irregular Spotting Pain- Lower abdomen, lower back, pelvic region, Pain during sexual intercourse (Dyspareunia), Pain during defecating (Dyschezia) Pressure symptoms- Increased frequency of urine, Difficulty while passing urine and rare urine…
Oocyte Freezing “It is a process wherein a women’s eggs(oocytes) are retrieved, frozen and stored in order to preserve the reproductive potential in women of reproductive age thereby, giving her freedom to decide when she wants to marry and start a family. How is Oocyte freezing done? The fertility specialist assesses the ovarian reserve in order to get an idea…
ENDOMETRIOSIS MANAGEMENT The presence of endometrial tissue (the inner layer of the uterus) outside the uterus is known as endometriosis.The tissue of endometriosis can be observed in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and intestines.Pain and menstruation abnormalities are the most prevalent symptoms. Symptoms of Endometriosis Pain- Lower abdomen, lower back, pelvis, vagina, rectum, Pain during sexual intercourse (Dyspareunia), Pain during defecating…
IUI Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a simple fertility procedure in which processed (concentrated and washed) sperms are placed inside a woman’s uterus during the period of ovulation, in order to increase her chances of becoming pregnant. The principle behind IUI is that a large number of sperms reach the egg in the fallopian tubes, increasing the likelihood of fertilization. Pregnancy…
Donor Egg Cycle “Sometimes when making something more precious, beautiful and unique, it takes an extra helping heart.” This is an answer to many women who crave for motherly feelings. Many fertile women after complete evaluation are recruited with legal consent (agreement) for donating eggs. Who Needs Donor Egg Cycle? Women with poor ovarian reserve Pre mature ovarian failure Multiple…
LAPAROSCOPY Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which laparoscope is used to examine the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other internal organs. Laparoscope is a telescope like instrument with attached camera to visualize and the surgery can also be recorded to explain to the patient and or the relatives. In patients of infertility, laparoscopy is utilized as a…
SEQUENTIAL EMBRYO TRANSFER (SET) The sequential transfer of Day 3 embryos followed by Day 5 embryos in the same cycle is referred to as Sequential embryo transfer. According to various studies conducted, this method of transfer has been reported to increase the endometrial receptivity and thereby improving the chances of implantation (chances of embryos attaching the uterus lining) and finally…