What is IVF?

IVF is one of the most used and successful treatments given to the infertile couple. At the best IVF centre in Punjab, the doctor will suggest to you the fertility treatment plan which will improve your condition & increase your chances of conception. Also, the IVF cost is extremely low in India as compared to other nations. On average, the procedure will cost you around Rs 70,000/-.

The IVF Treatment Process

Step 1: Enquiry 

The first step is that you need to find the best IVF expert who will give you detailed information about the treatment. Make sure the one you choose is board-certified.

Step 2: 

Preliminary Tests  

To give you the necessary treatment, the doctor will ask you to get a certain test. Depending on the results, you will be given the treatment plan. The tests are done to check the ovarian reserve and semen.

What’s involved in infertility testing? 

AMH test (anti-Müllerian hormone)

Transvaginal scan (internal scan) to count the number of follicles

Further Tests

Tubal patency test (HyCoSy)

Sperm Analysis

Saline sonogram and 3D scan (to assess the womb cavity)

Screening for infectious diseases

Step 3: Initial Consultation 

During the first consultation, the doctor will ask you everything regarding your medical history and accordingly, the tests are conducted. Through this, the treatment program is made in a better manner. Before you start the treatment, you need to sign the consent form that you are ready to undergo the IVF cycle.

Step 5: Counseling 

In case you need the counseling session then you can get the same before the treatment. As the treatment can be stressful, so these can help you deal with everything.

Step 6: Beginning Treatment  

On the first day of the menstrual cycle, you need to consult a fertility expert. The doctor will tell you about the necessary instructions which you need to follow,

Step 7: Stimulation 

During the treatment, the ovaries are stimulated and for that, you need to take the medications. Also, the conception chances are boosted and the doctor will perform different tests and scans. Once enough eggs are produced, the doctor will retrieve them through a simple procedure known as egg retrieval.

Step 9: Egg collection and sperm collection

The egg retrieval procedure takes 30 minutes and after that, you need to take a rest for the entire day. The vaginal scan probe is attached with the needle and then it is passed through the vagina to collect enough amount of eggs.

Step 10: Sperm Collection 

Depending on your treatment, your means of sperm collection will be determined before you begin your IVF treatment. The doctor can choose from a fresh sperm sample, surgical sperm retrieval, stored sperm, and a donor sperm sample.

Step 11: Fertilization

Once the sperm and egg are collected, they will be fertilized in a controlled environment. Both of them are kept in the petri-dish to boost your conception chances.

Step 12: Embryo Development 

Following the egg collection, the embryo lining is prepared for the uterus so that the embryo gets implanted in the desired place and it increases the chances of conception. During this process the doctor will do:

Development monitoring

Time-lapse Monitoring

Step 13: Embryo Transfer 

Once the embryo is developed, the doctor will keep a check on it for 5 days and then implant it back to the uterus. The embryo transfer takes 15 minutes and after that, you need to for 2 weeks to get the pregnancy test.