At some point of time in life, people have a strong desire to conceive a child. Nearly 85% of couples will achieve pregnancy within a year of trying. Infertility is that the couples are not able to conceive even after a year of regular sex. Infertility is observed in both males and females. Some of the problems in males are abnormal sperm, low sperm count and low sperm motility; and the common problems in females include ovulation disorders. One of the most widely known assisted reproductive technology is IVF (in vitro fertilization). It is the combination of medication and surgical procedures which helps the sperm to fertilize an egg and further implant the fertilized egg into the uterus.
Steps in the IVF Process
Stimulation of Ovaries – You are prescribed to take medicines that stimulate the ovaries which produce several eggs.
Egg Retrieval – A minor surgical procedure performed at the fertility clinic. Eggs are collected from the ovaries.
Insemination – Eggs are mixed with your partner’s sperms cells in a special container in the lab.
Fertilization – In the special containers eggs get fertilized with sperm cells and become embryos.
Embryo Development – The embryos are then transferred to an incubator where they can develop.
Embryo Transfer – After the embryo is developed, it is then transferred to your uterus.
Blood Test – After 2 weeks of embryo transfer, a blood test will be done to check the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone.
Some of the side effects of IVF include bloating, cramping, mood swings, headaches, breast tenderness, bleeding and infections. The approximate and average cost of IVF procedure in Hyderabad ranges from INR 80,000 to 1.25 lakhs. Here is the list of some of the best IVF clinics in Hyderabad.