Treatment procedures for infertility problem - IVF, in vitro fertilization(Part 2)

Who is recommended for IVF?

This technique is used mainly where a woman has no fallopian tubes or if they are blocked. It has also been used in dealing with some types of male infertility and where the cause of infertility is unknown. Eggs are taken from the woman's ovaries when judged to be ripe and before they are released naturally. It is then mixed with sperms in a dish (in vitro) so that fertilization can occur. Once the fertilized egg has started to develop, it is transferred back to the woman's womb. The embryo must implant in the womb for a pregnancy to be established.

Tips! Preparation before IVF

Before commencing IVF therapy, you will be examined by gynecologists and embryologists to work out possible treatment options. Here are several preparations to be made before IVF.

 

-          Lifestyle modification:
It is always important to maintain healthy weight in women, avoid alcohol and tobacco and increase folic acid intake may increase the chance of conception;

-          Rubella vaccination (if applicable);

-          Treatment of chronic illness: consult your doctor before IVF treatment if you have any chronic illness;

-          Screening tests: certain test for ovarian reserve; and

-          Sperm wash: if sperm count is low.

 

 

 

Reference: fertility.com.hk

The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult obstetricians and gynecologists before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.