Conceiving through IVFIVF stands for In Vitro Fertilization and is a method of artificial insemination that dramatically increases the chances of pregnancy. It is one of the assisted reproductive technologies methods used as fertility treatment across the world where other methods have had drastic results.
In simpler terms, a man's sperm is inserted in woman's egg using controlled laboratory environment to proceed with fertilization. These embryos are then carefully put back into the mother's uterus after 4 to 5 days of fertilization in incubator with hope that the embryo would grow in a full baby. The embryo transfer process needs to be carefully done in order for successful fertilization in the mother's womb.
In simpler terms, a man's sperm is inserted in woman's egg using controlled laboratory environment to proceed with fertilization. These embryos are then carefully put back into the mother's uterus after 4 to 5 days of fertilization in incubator with hope that the embryo would grow in a full baby. The embryo transfer process needs to be carefully done in order for successful fertilization in the mother's womb.
There are many reasons why IVF is conducted:
1. Poor sperm quality - Males having poor sperm quality are unable to achievefertilization and increase the chances of conception with their female partners. This male factor infertility explains why people move towards IVF.
2. Hindrance between the egg & the sperm - Many times it happens that even though sperm quality and quantity is sufficient enough, the hindrance in between the lining of uterus and male's sperms often reduce the chances of fertilization. This calls for the assisted reproductive technology method known as IVF. In order to find out any possible hindrance, medical procedures like Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis are conducted and female's body gets completely examined for any signs or evidence of possible damage. This is done so that the embryologist can better understand the body and proceed with fertilization.
3. Fallopian tube problems - This is a female factor infertility, in which fallopian tubes either get blocked, or damaged making it complicated and stressful for the embryo to travel to the uterus.
The first successful IVF baby was born at 11:47 PM on 25th July, 1978 at Oldham General Hospital, Oldham, England. Her name is Louise Brown and as of today she is a perfectly healthy, average looking lady at the age of 33. At birth, she weighed 2.68 KG which is considered to be in normal birth weight range.
IVF is a very successful medical procedure but you should go ahead with it after getting consultation from a medical expert. This would act as your best guide to achieve successful conception.