Infertility is basically referred to as the inability to attain pregnancy within a period of 2years of having unprotected sexual intercourse.IVF is a method which is used to help couples faced with the problem of infertility. IVF refers to the process in which eggs are removed from a person’s ovaries and then they are mixed with a sperm inside a laboratory dish. Fertilization takes places inside a glass meaning “in vitro”.Many babies have been born through this method. It is however recommended in the following instances:
• In case of blocked or majorly damaged fallopian-tubes or any other instance in which IVF is the only recommended option
• In case your male partner has a problem with his natural sperm
• If you have tried other fertility drugs without success
• In case of blocked or majorly damaged fallopian-tubes or any other instance in which IVF is the only recommended option
• In case your male partner has a problem with his natural sperm
• If you have tried other fertility drugs without success
IVF treatment options include
Natural Cycle –It entails collection and fertilization of the one egg which a person releases during a normal monthly period. It is completely natural and no fertility drugs are added in this kind of treatment.
Mild stimulation-In this, the lady is given fertility drug but at a lower dose. She can also be given the drugs over a very short period as compared to the normal one.
Intro Vitro Maturation-In this eggs are detached from the ovaries. Later on collected while they are not mature. Then they are matured inside a laboratory before they are fertilized.
Embryo transfer-This takes place after the eggs have already been collected and fertilization has taken place.
Blastocyst transfer-embryos are cultured inside a laboratory incubator and then they are well transferred to the woman’s womb.
Assisted hatching-This involves increasing the chances of the woman getting pregnant by making a small hole in or thinning the outer layer. It helps the embryo to hatch.
Its Costs
Approximately, on average a basic IVF cycle in the U.S is about $12000-$15000.However costs differ from one person to another and also from one clinic to another. There are some insurance companies which cover the costs but others do not. Some IVF clinics also offer financial options such as refund programs to help cut down on the costs.
Natural Cycle –It entails collection and fertilization of the one egg which a person releases during a normal monthly period. It is completely natural and no fertility drugs are added in this kind of treatment.
Mild stimulation-In this, the lady is given fertility drug but at a lower dose. She can also be given the drugs over a very short period as compared to the normal one.
Intro Vitro Maturation-In this eggs are detached from the ovaries. Later on collected while they are not mature. Then they are matured inside a laboratory before they are fertilized.
Embryo transfer-This takes place after the eggs have already been collected and fertilization has taken place.
Blastocyst transfer-embryos are cultured inside a laboratory incubator and then they are well transferred to the woman’s womb.
Assisted hatching-This involves increasing the chances of the woman getting pregnant by making a small hole in or thinning the outer layer. It helps the embryo to hatch.
Its Costs
Approximately, on average a basic IVF cycle in the U.S is about $12000-$15000.However costs differ from one person to another and also from one clinic to another. There are some insurance companies which cover the costs but others do not. Some IVF clinics also offer financial options such as refund programs to help cut down on the costs.
