In vitro fertilization is what is commonly associated with “test tube babies”. The term literally means “fertilization in glass”. In an IVF procedure, the ovary of a fertile woman are removed and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized ovary is later placed in the woman’s embryo.
There are a number of reasons that may make a health professional recommend IVF for you. For example, if you have been unsuccessful with getting a child through other means such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or using fertility drugs, if your fallopian tubes are blocked or if you have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, IVF may be recommended.
There are various IVF treatments and it is advisable to explore them to find one that will work for you. Treatment varies from clinic to clinic and often depends on your individual circumstance. Some of the treatment options include the following:
Assisted hatching: This method involves making a hole in or thinning the outer layer to make it easy for the embryos to hatch and as a result increase the chances of a woman becoming pregnant.
Blastocyst transfer: In this method, the embryos are nurtured in the laboratory incubator until they reach the blastocyst stage, after which they are placed in the womb.
Embryo transfer: This method involves transferring of fertilized eggs into the woman’s. Depending on the individual, one to three of the best embryos may be placed in the womb.
In vitro maturation (IVM): In this method, unfertilized d eggs are collected from the ovaries. They are then fertilized in the laboratory and returned to the womb.
Mild stimulation IVF: This method does not involve fertilizing the eggs in a laboratory. Instead, the woman is given a lower dose of fertility drugs over shorter period than normal IVF.
Natural cycle IVF: In this method, the doctor will collect and fertilize eggs that are released during a woman’s natural monthly cycle.
The first step of IVF treatment is to suppress the natural monthly hormone cycle. This treatment can be given as a nasal spray or daily injection which can be self-administered. The treatment typically continues for two weeks.
After the natural hormone is suppressed, you will be given a fertility hormone known as FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone. Through the treatment, the doctor will monitor your progress. If everything is fine, your eggs will then be collected after about 12 days. They will then be fertilized and transferred to your embryo after a few days.
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