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Transmission of genetic problems from parents to children through IVF
Parents always take umpteen precautionary measures to ensure that their babies are safe and healthy. The present generation of parents go an extra mile to secure the health of their child. But there are still a few grey areas where creating awareness is essential. One of such is genetic testing and its role in treating birth abnormalities.
One of the key treatment options for infertility is IVF. IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once an embryo or embryos are formed, they are injected into the uterus for a successful conception. Today, technological advancements in the field of IVF have made it feasible to detect genetic disorders at the embryonic stage. This allows specialists to choose the best embryo with minimal risk of genetically transmittible diseases and conditions. Millions of children are born worldwide following IVF treatments. The majority of IVF babies are very healthy. Some important points to note about IVF babies are
• One important risk in the process of IVF is the risk of multiple pregnancies (twins or more) from transferring more than one embryo. At GarbhaGudi IVF Centre, we are working very hard to reduce the risk of high order multiple pregnancies by implanting fewer embryos, usually only one or two depending on your age. We transfer fewer embryos with higher pregnancy rates due to our excellent success with blastocyst culture. A blastocyst is an embryonic stage about five days after fertilization when the cells separate into the embryo and the placenta.
• Babies born out of IVF do not carry any additional risk of being abnormal when compared to babies conceived naturally. This is the summary of a lot of research that has happened over decades, across countries, across different age groups and demographics. Couples who are experiencing infertility have a higher risk of having an abnormal child, if conceived naturally, especially if the age is higher or if there are hereditary factors. Men with very low sperm counts are at a higher risk of having a chromosomal abnormality & couples suffering from any genetic disorders themselves (active or dormant) are at the risk of passing on to the baby.
In such a case, it is good to consider IVF with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). This form of testing ensures that children don’t inherit the gene mutations from their parents. This method identifies a defect in an embryo before it is implanted back in the womb at embryo transfer.
Genetic Testing’s role in Reducing Congenital Abnormalities:
Today, reproductive science can address the genetic problems. Using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) & preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) during an IVF cycle can help detect many chromosomal abnormalities.
With PGS and PGD, we can identify genetically abnormal IVF embryos that would result in infant abnormalities or failed pregnancy and not transfer those into the mother. After a successful pregnancy too, there are various tests and screening during early pregnancy, such as amniocentesis or double marker test, triple marker test, quadruple marker test, anomaly scans etc., we can detect majority of the small percent of IVF babies who do have an abnormality.
General births vs. IVF births:
Congenital abnormalities are rare. Several studies have indicated that couples with infertility, whether conceiving naturally or through other non-IVF treatment, have the same risk of defects as those undergoing IVF. Recent studies suggest that if the sperm count is normal, there is no increase in defects with ICSI.
IVF and infant development
The vast majority of studies show that infant development is normal in children conceived through IVF. The risk factor in infant developmental problems is premature delivery, more common in multiple pregnancies (twins etc.).
The good news is that IVF can help many infertile couples have children without an abnormality. Advancements in genetic testing and technology have improved our ability to detect abnormalities at an early stage and address the same. Couples opting for IVF should discuss genetic testing options with their fertility doctor to determine if this service is appropriate for them.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre is breaking barriers & helping build families. Since 2011, we have pioneered fertility treatment for every kind of fertility challenge. We have been awarded the best IVF & Fertility Hospital in India for the year 2021. We are committed to our work & want to help you achieve your dream of having a baby.
Contact our fertility specialists to know more about safe pregnancy through IVF to welcome your happy & healthy baby.
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How to select the best IVF center
Introduction
For any couple who are suffering from infertility, pursuing fertility treatment is a huge step. It also involves a commitment of money and time to ensure a safe and successful process. Therefore, you must follow some crucial steps to find the best IVF centre for your treatment.
Deciding on the right hospital for your fertility treatment is a subjective decision and is rather challenging.
It would be best if you consult your doctor, local support group and anyone else who has taken treatment earlier, for feedback and recommendations.
We have picked out some valuable tips to help you choose the best IVF centre.
Learn about different categories of IVF Centres
Many people aren't familiar that IVF centres come in different flavours or categories, depending on various factors. One must know that two clinics are not at all alike and the treatment that you may receive may be entirely different. Every category has its own advantages and disadvantages, with no category being better than another. Choose according to your needs. Here's the list:
1. Sole practitioners – Usually it is a small clinic, run by a single doctor, with very basic facilities for treating infertility, along with other gynecology and obstetric treatment. They are dependent on other IVF centres for some advanced treatment options.
2. Small practices that have limited infrastructure – These are slightly bigger clinics with their own andrology labs, pharmacies and a small IUI setup. They may or may not have operation theatres for minor procedures. These are managed by 1 or 2 doctors with skeletal staff.
3. Full-service Individual practices – These are IVF centres with almost all facilities but with only one unit. These generally tend to have a set of consultant doctors, visiting or full time embryologists and are led by a star doctor. They are well known in their geographical area and will have a reasonable practice.
4. Fertility Chains – These are similar to the individual practices, but will have many centres setup across multiple locations. These have a battery of doctors, embryologists, panel of specialists, high end laboratories, good team of embryologists with strong SOPs, systems, protocols, audit mechanisms and strong QA and QC.
5. University-based Setups – These are usually academic oriented and will be training doctors and embryologists along with research projects. They tend to work on the latest protocols and attend to the most complicated of the cases.
6. Hospital-based Setups – These are IVF centres that are setup inside existing multi-specialty hospitals, where infertility is one more department amongst many other departments.
Each of them has their own benefits. 1 and 2 tend to be lower cost, less waiting time, but not all services will be available under one roof. The team there may not be well versed in all aspects of fertility treatment. The 3rd one (Individual IVF Centres) will certainly be better than 1 and 2, but they may not have the best team or the collaboration required for best outcomes between multiple specialists of different departments.
IVF chains provide the best outcomes as there are multiple branches and the availability of good specialists who can collaborate and consult their own seniors and peers tend to provide great outcomes. But they also tend to have more workload and so waiting times may be more. Costs are also higher in chains as there will be stringent protocols and strong corporate governance. University based setups are more academic in nature and may also have the disadvantage of student trainees being involved in certain aspects of treatment. Hospital based setups have the challenge that there will be commercial pressure on the infertility departments vis-à-vis other more profitable departments like cardiac or orthopedic.
Thoroughly Investigate the clinic
Try to collect as much information about the clinic you are considering for your treatment. You can check out the past reviews and even meet past customers if they are on your contact list to learn about their experience with the clinic. It would be best to visit the place yourself to get a closer look at their services and environment. While you visit the place, make sure to check out the following
• What types of equipment do they use?
• What resources does the centre offer?
• What lab facilities do they provide?
• How comfortable are you with the doctor and the support staff?
• How transparent are they with their costs and treatment process?
Check the Centre's Success Rate
You can check the success rate of infertility clinics/ IVF centres by asking more about their success rates and what percentage of a surety they provide for the success of their treatment process. Usually, the success rates are mentioned on their official websites, but you ought to verify the actual numbers by yourself to check on their credibility. Any top IVF centre in India will be happy to share this with their patients, giving them constant assurance and necessary guidance.
Financial Support
In India, It is observed that individuals drop their plan to visit the fertility hospital due to expenses of treatment, medicines and lab investigations. But nowadays, there are many payment alternatives available in the area of IVF without compromising quality treatment. For instance, your health insurance policy may cover some aspects of treatment or other related procedures, which will overall decrease the fee. There are also many options available to convert your treatment cost into EMI payments at very little or no interest. To take advantage of these options, choose a centre that can educate you on these and help you with the process.
Conclusion
Going through the fertility process involves a roller coaster ride of emotions. Hopefully, the steps mentioned above are helpful in reducing your stress while choosing an IVF centre to begin your parental journey.
Along with that, also try to make some lifestyle changes, eat healthily, start meditation to maintain your calmness and stay motivated. Talk to your doctor about any issue you are facing; their advice will ease your unnecessary stress.
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How to determine blocked fallopian tubes?
How to determine blocked fallopian tubes?
If you fail to conceive even after one year of having regular sexual intercourse without any contraceptive usage, a fertility doctor will recommend examining your Fallopian Tubes.
A blocked fallopian tube may cause some women to experience pain in the pelvis or belly, which can happen around the menstruation cycle or be constant throbbing pain. Sometimes, a blockage in a fallopian tube can also cause an ectopic pregnancy.
Tests for Blocked Fallopian Tubes:
Our fertility specialist’s may suggest a laparoscopy or a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). In an HSG test, liquid dye is inserted by a catheter introduced through the vagina (cervix) into the uterus. Then, X-rays help see if the pigment flows freely into the abdomen or there is a blockage. Another method of HSG is with ultrasound that uses saline and air or foam.
In a diagnostic laparoscopy, 3 small holes are made in the abdomen and these holes are used to introduce a camera and other instruments to go into the reproductive organs of the lady. The camera is used to visualize the anatomy and any other anomalies inside the uterus, in the tubes and in the pelvic area. Saline water introduced into the ovaries should flow into the uterus to indicate open and functional tubes. If this is not seen, then the rubes may be blocked.
Laparoscopic examination is considered as the gold standard for diagnostic evaluation of the rubes and various other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, cysts, uterine anomalies etc.
If you have problems with your Fallopian Tubes, our fertility doctors at GarbhaGudi IVF may recommend surgery to correct the damage or unblock them (in some cases). If you're ovulating normally, our doctor might also consider assisted reproduction techniques like IVF or ICSI to bypass the functionality of the Fallopian Tubes entirely.
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IS IVF PAINFUL?
JOY BEYOND FEAR, YOUR BABY IS MEANT TO BE HERE
Mothering a child is the most awaited phase of life for a woman. Once you are ready for this wonderful experience, it is followed by a lot of emotional and physical enthusiasm and preparing yourself for the journey. When this happens in the way it is expected to happen, the joy of a woman knows no bounds. However, if it does not, there is nothing more disappointing when you discover that you are ready for it and then you look at a negative pregnancy test. With every negative test, the soul breaks down a little more and the faith starts declining. When you have tried to conceive for more than a year with unprotected sex and the results are disappointing, you tend to believe that it is no more going to happen.
Infertility is one of the rapidly growing issues in the current times. Well, what you should know is Reproductive Medicine has advanced to an extent where infertility is no more a matter of concern. IVF treatments have restored faith in couples who seem to have given up. IVF is one of the most well-known treatments for infertility and is preferred by most couples worldwide. One common question that every individual has about IVF is whether IVF is painful.
Understanding whether IVF is painful
It is obvious that infertility itself is painful for a couple – psychologically, socially, emotionally and physically. There are a lot of concerns like if the procedure will fail, if the baby will be normal, if there will be any risks with the procedure, etc. All these create a great deal of stress. Let us look into the ‘pain in IVF’ aspect in more detail.
IVF involves a series of steps and this makes most women wonder if the process is painful.
Understanding the process step-by-step
• Fertility drugs - The procedure begins with fertility drugs that are prescribed for stimulating ovulation. Most times, these drugs are injected. Hence, there is a fear if the injections are painful. IVF injections are not usually painful except for a slight pricking sensation, which is normal as with any other injections. There is absolutely no need to panic about these injections.
• Ultrasound Scans - The scans are usually done trans-vaginally and it is not at all painful, though there is some discomfort. Through the cycle, there may be about 4 – 8 scans, depending on the patient’s response to the treatment and various other factors.
• Egg Retrieval – This stage of the procedure is what creates anxiety among most patients. This is where the developed eggs are retrieved from the ovaries. The retrieval of the egg involves the insertion of a thin probe through the vagina to aspirate the fluid and egg follicles from the ovaries with the help of the thin needle attached to the probe. This is done under mild anesthetic sedation so that the patient does not feel pain when the probe is inserted.
• Embryo Transfer – This is the stage where one or more healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus with the help of an embryo transfer catheter under ultrasound guidance. This procedure is absolutely non-painful and there is nothing to worry about it. While generally non-painful, the patient may experience slight abdominal cramping for a day or two following the procedure.
With the above said, it is very clear that IVF is not painful except for slight discomfort that some patients may experience at some point of time during the procedure. You are advised to report to your specialist for any pain or discomfort that you may experience at any point in time during the procedure. The specialist will assess you and prescribe appropriate medication to provide relief. It is very important to choose a specialist who has expertise in performing the procedure very carefully for the procedure to result in a successful pregnancy.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre has been known for its high success rate in IVF procedures. Awarded the Best IVF and Fertility Centres in India, GarbhaGudi consists of a team of fertility specialists skilled in performing IVF procedures with good success. Any sort of fear of pain with IVF should not prevent you from the joy of your life.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre – Helping you experience your joy beyond fear because your baby is meant to be here.
For further information:
Visit: www.garbhagudi.com
Call: 8880000909
Email: [email protected]
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What should I do if multiple IUIs have failed?
Infertility has been increasing drastically in recent times due to a number of factors like lifestyle, stress, pollution, environmental conditions, etc. It is one of the most painful experiences to discover that one is unable to conceive due to one or more reasons.
Well, every problem comes with a solution. Thankfully, Reproductive Medicine has also provided a solution to such issues through assisted reproductive technology. IVF and IUI procedures have proved to be a boon to couples who now can turn their dream of having a baby into an amazing reality. Among the various ART procedures, intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the most common and preferred treatment as it is a relatively simple and cost-effective treatment.
What is IUI?
It is usually the first line of treatment for infertility which involves retrieval of sperms from the male partner, isolating healthy sperms, and placing them directly into the uterus for conception to occur. The success of IUIs depends on various factors.
How many IUIs cycles should you try?
When trying to conceive through IUI and if the first attempt has not worked, the most common question that arises is what is the number of times IUI can be attempted before moving on to a different procedure.
The number of IUI cycles to be tried depends on the age of a woman and is generally between 3-6 cycles.
Apart from age, the success of IUI depends on a number of factors like:
• Quality of eggs
• Quality of sperm
• Ovulation
• Endometrial lining
• Stimulation protocol used
• Skill of the technician preparing the semen sample
• Skill of the clinician performing the actual insemination procedure
If there is an issue with any of the above, IUI has chances of failure even with repeated attempts.
What should you do if multiple IUIs have failed?
Once multiple IUI attempts have failed, the next step would be to proceed with an IVF. With IVF procedure, the egg and the sperm are combined and developed in a laboratory setting to form a viable embryo and the embryo thus formed is placed inside the uterus to continue the pregnancy. With ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) during an IVF, even with male factor infertility, the chances of conception are increased as the fertilization is done through sperm injection into the egg.
With the above, it is obvious that the procedures require a lot of expertise and it is, therefore, necessary that you must consult a specialist who can guide you throughout the treatment process. So, if you have had IUI failure, you still have high chances to conceive. Approach the best fertility hospital near you to know more about these procedures.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre is among the top IVF centres with its five branches located in different areas of Bangalore. Locate the one nearest to you and talk to your specialist. Our doctors have been treating infertility, performing these procedures with good success rates.
Some failures can be the stepping stones to success.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre – We can help you experience the joy of parenting.
For more information:
Visit: www.garbhagudi.com
Call: 8880000909
Email: [email protected]
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What are PGD and PGS?
IVF technology has given a ray of hope to many couples enabling them to have their biological child. With cutting-edge techniques, advanced equipments and dedicated lab personnel, the technology ensures better clinical results. A couple taking fertility treatment, such as IVF, may be advised by their fertility doctor to have their embryos undergo genetic testing, before they are transferred into the uterus.
The two tests conducted on embryos for genetic defects are:
• Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
• Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)
After the tests, only the embryos free of genetic abnormalities are transferred into the uterus.
What is PGD?
PGD is a sort of screening done to detect genes linked to specific diseases. If either the man or the woman has a family history of a hereditary disease, this test can help ensure that the child born out of IVF will not have the condition. Either partner need not have the disease for the test to be conducted. In many cases, an individual could also be only a carrier of the gene.
Some of the diseases that PGD is employed to check for include:
• Huntington's Disease
• Exchange of chromosomal material that may cause a miscarriage, mental retardation or congenital anomaly
• Marfan Syndrome
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Hemophilia
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• An abnormal number of chromosomes
What is PGS?
PGS test determines if an accurate number of chromosomes are present in the cells of the embryo. Normal, healthy humans have a complete of 23 pairs of chromosomes. This helps to identify which embryos have a higher chance of implanting and producing a healthy pregnancy. If an embryo is having more or less than the usual number of chromosomes, then the chances of miscarriage is high. Actually, this is one of the most common reasons why a fertilized egg fails to implant in the uterus or even if it implants, the chances of miscarriages are high.
IVF has a high risk of multiple pregnancies as 2-3 embryos are transferred into the uterus to maximize the probabilities of a successful pregnancy. PGS makes it possible to transfer only a single embryo which has the highest chances of implantation and pregnancy, avoiding multiple pregnancies.
If older women are trying to get pregnant, the risk of abnormal chromosomes is higher. Thus, this test is usually for women above 35 years and going through an IVF cycle. The test is advisable if the woman has had recurrent miscarriages.
PGS isn't to test for specific diseases. As compared to PGD, this is often a simple test. However, it can help to detect Down Syndrome. It happens by the presence of an extra chromosome in the person's DNA.
What You Should Know about PGD and PGS
Both these tests use an amniotic fluid sample drawn on day three after the embryo culture. Withdrawing this sample risks the health of the fertilized egg & any damage to it will not result in a successful pregnancy. So this needs exceptionally skilled and well trained personnel. In addition, the PGS test requires samples for five to six embryos. In the case of older women, this might not be possible during a single IVF cycle. Hence, these women may require more than one IVF cycle to develop enough embryos for testing.
Therefore, it is crucial to work with a good fertility centre having expert staff.
Which Test Do You Need?
Not all couples undergoing IVF need to take both tests. The test depends on many factors such as whether or not they have had earlier unsuccessful IVF cycles, past miscarriages, medical history, a family history of genetic diseases, age of the woman etc.
If you are looking to consult a fertility specialist, call us for an appointment or visit your nearest GarbhaGudi IVF Centre. Consult with the Nation's finest Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Specialists.
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How to select the best IVF center
Introduction
For any couple who are suffering from infertility, pursuing fertility treatment is a huge step. It also involves a commitment of money and time to ensure a safe and successful process. Therefore, you must follow some crucial steps to find the best IVF centre for your treatment.
Deciding on the right hospital for your fertility treatment is a subjective decision and is rather challenging.
It would be best if you consult your doctor, local support group and anyone else who has taken treatment earlier, for feedback and recommendations.
We have picked out some valuable tips to help you choose the best IVF centre.
Learn about different categories of IVF Centres
Many people aren't familiar that IVF centres come in different flavours or categories, depending on various factors. One must know that two clinics are not at all alike and the treatment that you may receive may be entirely different. Every category has its own advantages and disadvantages, with no category being better than another. Choose according to your needs. Here's the list:
1. Sole practitioners – Usually it is a small clinic, run by a single doctor, with very basic facilities for treating infertility, along with other gynecology and obstetric treatment. They are dependent on other IVF centres for some advanced treatment options.
2. Small practices that have limited infrastructure – These are slightly bigger clinics with their own andrology labs, pharmacies and a small IUI setup. They may or may not have operation theatres for minor procedures. These are managed by 1 or 2 doctors with skeletal staff.
3. Full-service Individual practices – These are IVF centres with almost all facilities but with only one unit. These generally tend to have a set of consultant doctors, visiting or full time embryologists and are led by a star doctor. They are well known in their geographical area and will have a reasonable practice.
4. Fertility Chains – These are similar to the individual practices, but will have many centres setup across multiple locations. These have a battery of doctors, embryologists, panel of specialists, high end laboratories, good team of embryologists with strong SOPs, systems, protocols, audit mechanisms and strong QA and QC.
5. University-based Setups – These are usually academic oriented and will be training doctors and embryologists along with research projects. They tend to work on the latest protocols and attend to the most complicated of the cases.
6. Hospital-based Setups – These are IVF centres that are setup inside existing multi-specialty hospitals, where infertility is one more department amongst many other departments.
Each of them has their own benefits. 1 and 2 tend to be lower cost, less waiting time, but not all services will be available under one roof. The team there may not be well versed in all aspects of fertility treatment. The 3rd one (Individual IVF Centres) will certainly be better than 1 and 2, but they may not have the best team or the collaboration required for best outcomes between multiple specialists of different departments.
IVF chains provide the best outcomes as there are multiple branches and the availability of good specialists who can collaborate and consult their own seniors and peers tend to provide great outcomes. But they also tend to have more workload and so waiting times may be more. Costs are also higher in chains as there will be stringent protocols and strong corporate governance. University based setups are more academic in nature and may also have the disadvantage of student trainees being involved in certain aspects of treatment. Hospital based setups have the challenge that there will be commercial pressure on the infertility departments vis-à-vis other more profitable departments like cardiac or orthopedic.
Thoroughly Investigate the clinic
Try to collect as much information about the clinic you are considering for your treatment. You can check out the past reviews and even meet past customers if they are on your contact list to learn about their experience with the clinic. It would be best to visit the place yourself to get a closer look at their services and environment. While you visit the place, make sure to check out the following
• What types of equipment do they use?
• What resources does the centre offer?
• What lab facilities do they provide?
• How comfortable are you with the doctor and the support staff?
• How transparent are they with their costs and treatment process?
Check the Centre's Success Rate
You can check the success rate of infertility clinics/ IVF centres by asking more about their success rates and what percentage of a surety they provide for the success of their treatment process. Usually, the success rates are mentioned on their official websites, but you ought to verify the actual numbers by yourself to check on their credibility. Any top IVF centre in India will be happy to share this with their patients, giving them constant assurance and necessary guidance.
Financial Support
In India, It is observed that individuals drop their plan to visit the fertility hospital due to expenses of treatment, medicines and lab investigations. But nowadays, there are many payment alternatives available in the area of IVF without compromising quality treatment. For instance, your health insurance policy may cover some aspects of treatment or other related procedures, which will overall decrease the fee. There are also many options available to convert your treatment cost into EMI payments at very little or no interest. To take advantage of these options, choose a centre that can educate you on these and help you with the process.
Conclusion
Going through the fertility process involves a roller coaster ride of emotions. Hopefully, the steps mentioned above are helpful in reducing your stress while choosing an IVF centre to begin your parental journey.
Along with that, also try to make some lifestyle changes, eat healthily, start meditation to maintain your calmness and stay motivated. Talk to your doctor about any issue you are facing; their advice will ease your unnecessary stress.
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How many IUIs cycles should you try?
What should I do if multiple IUIs have failed?
Infertility has been increasing drastically in recent times due to a number of factors like lifestyle, stress, pollution, environmental conditions, etc. It is one of the most painful experiences to discover the inability to conceive due to one or more reasons. Well, every problem comes with a solution. Thankfully, Reproductive Medicine has also provided a solution to such issues through assisted reproductive technology. The IVF and IUI procedures have proved to be a boon to couples who now can turn their dream of having a baby into an amazing reality. Among the various ART procedures, intrauterine insemination IUI is the most common and preferred treatment as it is a relatively simple and cost-effective treatment.
What is IUI?
It is usually the first line of treatment for infertility which involves retrieval of sperms, identifying healthy sperms, and placing them directly into the uterus for further conception to occur. The success of IUIs depends on various factors. Sometimes, it is less likely that you might conceive at the first IUI cycle.
When trying to conceive through IUI and you have failed the first attempt, the most common question that arises is what is the number of times IUI can be attempted before moving on to a different procedure.
The number of IUI cycles to be tried depends on the age of a woman and is generally between 3-6 cycles.
Apart from age, the success of IUI depends on a number of factors like:
• Quality of eggs.
• Quality of sperm.
• Ovulation.
• Endometrial lining.
If there is an issue with any of the above, IUI has chances of failure even with repeated attempts.
What should you do if multiple IUIs have failed?
Once you have failed with multiple attempts at IUI, the next step would be to proceed with an IVF. With IVF procedure, the egg and the sperm are combined and developed in a laboratory setting to form a viable embryo and the embryo thus formed is placed inside the uterus to carry out further pregnancy. With ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) during an IVF, even with male factor infertility, the chances of conception are increased.
With the above said, it is obvious that the procedures require a lot of expertise and it is, therefore, necessary that you must consult a specialist who can guide you throughout the treatment process. So, if you have had IUI failure, you still have chances to conceive. Approach the best fertility hospital near you to know more about these procedures. GarbhaGudi IVF Centre is among the top IVF centres with its five branches located in different areas. Locate the one nearest to you and talk to your specialist. Our doctors have been treating infertility, performing these procedures with good success rates.
Some failures can be the beginning of the next success.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre –We will help you through your success of experiencing your joy of parenting.
For more information:
Visit: www.garbhagudi.com
Call: 8880000909
Email: [email protected]
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Why does Repeated IVF Failure happen?
Parenthood is the most blissful gift to mankind. But if diagnosed with infertility leaves you heartbroken & depressed. Then when you opt for IVF to conceive, facing one or more unsuccessful IVF cycles leaves you devastating and frustrating. When a couple fails to achieve pregnancy following several IVF cycles after using three good embryos are known to be going through a recurrent or repeated implantation failure.
IVF success:
The variables involved in a successful IVF cycle are:
• A healthy egg
• Normal, functional sperm
• A healthy uterus capable of nurturing the growth of a baby.
Causes of repeated IVF failures are:
• Poor Oocyte Quality
A healthy egg is responsible for the birth of a healthy embryo. Any abnormalities in the egg can result in a chromosomally abnormal fetus. Egg fusing with the sperm plays a crucial role in cell division and chromosomal duplication to form an embryo.
As the oocyte or eggs ages, the spindle apparatus of the structure responsible for the chromosomal separation and equal distribution becomes prone to breakage. It leads to an abnormal distribution of chromosomes. It results in the formation of a chromosomally abnormal embryo.
As lady ages, the free radicals or the reactive oxygen species in her body increases. These free radicals present in her ovaries react together with her eggs, causing damage to her DNA and thus reducing its quality.
• Poor Sperm Quality
Abnormalities within the sperm may cause an unfertilized egg. There are three roles of a sperm:
• To reach the egg through the fallopian tube
• Penetrate through the outer membrane of the egg
• Release half its genetic material or the sperm DNA to supply an embryo.
So it is crucial to select the best quality sperm under high magnification during IVF for successful fertilization.
Sometimes even a chromosomally normal good quality sperm may lack enzymes. The enzymes are required to break through the zona pellucida or the outer shell of the egg. Low quality, morphologically abnormal and less motile sperm cannot reach the egg to fertilize it.
• Wrong Embryo Selection
Embryo selection plays a crucial role in successful implantation. It is a natural function of the uterus to reject abnormal embryos. It means the chromosomally abnormal embryo cannot survive & it results in implantation failure or miscarriage. Sadly, it’s difficult to distinguish between chromosomally normal fetus & abnormal ones. So, an investigation of embryo health is necessary for a successful pregnancy.
• Uterine Issues
Successful implantation also depends on the endometrial environment. Various structural, hormonal and immunological factors affect an ideal uterine environment.
Structural uterine factors such as the abnormal shape of the uterus, fibroids, polyps, scarring, difficult cervix and intrauterine adhesions can lead to an implantation failure.
Other main uterine issue includes a thin endometrium due to an early rise in the progesterone before the egg retrieval in an IVF cycle.
• Issues with Maternal and Paternal Health
A successful IVF conception depends on the health of the couple. Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and medicines can cause many complications during implantation and pregnancy.
Improper management of systematic diseases like diabetes and hypertension & unhealthy body weight also results in IVF failures.
Autoimmune disorders like antiphospholipid syndrome and blood coagulation disorders can cause miscarriages.
• Problems with Embryo Transfer
The embryo transfer is a sensitive non-surgical procedure. Any alteration during this procedure may cause the failure of an IVF cycle. The embryos should implant at the correct location in the uterus. Without performing a trial transfer, it is tough to find the optimal implantation for the embryo placement.
In addition to these issues, many other factors can impact the chance of pregnancy with IVF. These include:
• The laboratory environment
• The techniques used in the lab
• The specialist’s skill to perform egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
A solution to repeated IVF Failure:
Despite all of the above challenges, IVF remains extraordinarily successful. A nationwide study revealed that a couple’s chance of delivering a baby is the same in their first three cycles of in vitro fertilization. If a couple fails to conceive after three cycles of in vitro fertilization, their chance for a successful conception in another IVF cycle diminishes drastically.
Many patients referred to GarbhaGudi IVF Centres following unsuccessful treatment elsewhere. After reviewing their medical records, our fertility specialist doctors suggest such things as
• An alternative stimulation regimen
• A different IVF protocol
• The use of ICSI or maybe pre-implantation screening
• Proceeding to donor gametes.
It is necessary to realize that changing IVF centres may approach the same patient differently; therefore, failure at one facility does not mean that you should give up on your dream of having a baby. Contact any of our GarbhaGudi IVF Centres, the best for fertility care in Bangalore.
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Hyperprolactinemia
Becoming parents is one of the happiest moments for a couple. The journey to parenthood isn't similar in all couples. Sometimes, to achieve parenthood, a couple, may need to undergo a series of treatments. Hormone imbalances are one of the leading causes of infertility. Ovulation may be disrupted, depending on the hormonal imbalances, which can manifest as irregular or absent periods. Some hormonal problems are caused when the pituitary gland in the brain doesn't release the proper hormones, or hormone levels are imbalanced due to stress, diet, exercise, radiation or a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS may cause eggs to get released at irregular intervals or totally stop releasing eggs.
One such hormone which can affect ovulation and cause infertility is Prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland within the brain. Prolactin has different functions in the body but the most important of them is to regulate periods and stimulate the breasts to grow and produce milk after giving birth. Once the woman has given birth to a baby the prolactin level increases, which prepares the body for breastfeeding. Too much prolactin in a person's blood is called hyperprolactinemia. An increased level of prolactin reduces estrogen and interferes with ovulation, causing irregular or absent periods, thereby affecting fertility. It causes non-pregnant women to also produce breast milk and can also lead to low bone density.
Causes of hyperprolactinemia:
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is an increased level of prolactin during pregnancy and this is considered normal.
• Prolactinoma: it is a non-cancerous growth in the pituitary gland which increases the production of prolactin.
• Underactive thyroid or(hypothyroidism) and stress: Adrenaline and cortisol are stress hormones. When coupled with increased intake of carbohydrates, it creates an imbalance in carbohydrate levels. Because of the inactive thyroid, the brain is stimulated to produce TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin, which in turn reduces the estrogen affecting ovulation.
• Metabolic and hormonal conditions: any injury or damage to any other part of the body like diseases of the kidneys, liver, thyroid .
• Reproductive disorders like PCOS and amenorrhea can cause hyperprolactinemia.
• Certain medications used for depression and high blood pressure.
• Overactive cells in the pituitary gland: One of the common endocrinological disorders affecting fertility is Hyperprolactinemia causing anovulatory cycles, luteal phase defects and sex hormone imbalances.
Infertile women have a higher incidence of hyperprolactinemia. So serum prolactin estimation should be done at an early stage, which is cost-effective and causes a much better outcome.
Hyperprolactinemia is an absolutely treatable condition and it is possible to get pregnant, if treated in time. An expert infertility specialist is the best one to approach, for restoring the hormone levels to normal and makes conception easier.
Infertility has been one of the biggest problems for a long time, but with new treatments evolving, more methods to deal with this problem have surfaced.
Are you a couple facing infertility? Is this coming in your way of being parents?
Well then, nothing can stop you from experiencing the joy of parenthood if you take the right steps at the right time.
At GarbhaGudi IVF Centre, we have solutions for everything challenge related to fertility
Consult our fertility specialist for the right diagnosis and treatment to help you enjoy parenthood.
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Laser Assisted Hatching
Yet another advanced scientific solution for a couples aspiring to have their own baby.
There are plenty of questions for anyone undergoing infertility treatment, especially when there is no success after repeated consultations and treatment. There are various problems associated with conceiving… A failed IVF and a negative pregnancy test isn't the end. Remember, it is the first step towards completing your family.
Identifying the root cause for unsuccessful IVF and correcting it is the key to success in the next cycle.
There are numerous causes for negative IVF result. It could be due to abnormalities in the egg, abnormalities of the sperm or an improper selection of the embryo to transfer into the uterus or an issue in the uterus (endometrium), imbalance in the hormones etc.
One such cause is a thickened or non-uniform zona pellucida layer around the egg.
What is Zona Pellucida?
Soon after fertilization of the egg by the male sperm, the formed embryo starts growing and eventually forms cells that make up a protective shell around the embryo and this is called zona pellucida. The embryo passes into the uterus after fertilization and naturally breaks out of its shell, expands and then implants into the wall of the uterus where the foetal development occurs.
Sometimes, the zona pellucida layer fails to break preventing the embryo from implantation and hence there could be a missed chance to conceive.
What is Assisted Hatching?
Assisted hatching is one of the assisted reproductive procedures for women who have repeated failed IVF cycles or various other unidentified problems that could prevent pregnancy. The procedure which helps to break a thickened zona pellucida in-vitro to help with subsequent implantation is called Assisted Hatching.
Who require Assisted Hatching procedures?
● Women with previous failed IVF cycles. Not all the women undergoing IVF would require an assisted hatching procedure. Only those with other medical conditions which reduce the chances of conceiving and are undergoing an IVF procedure are recommended to for this procedure.
● Women with age >35yr
● Frozen embryo transfer where the chemicals used to preserve the embryo might thicken the outer shell of the embryo.
● Increased Follicle-stimulating Hormone levels on 2nd day of the menstrual cycle.
● Zona pellucida with a thickness of >15um
Various Methods of Assisted Hatching
There are various methods for Assisted Hatching:
● Mechanical methods:
Method 1: This is done as a part of the IVF procedure before the embryo is transferred into the uterus. Here, the embryos are placed in an alignment steadily and the zona pellucida is partially dissected using a micro-needle.
Method 2: Another method of mechanical hatching is by using hydrostatic pressure to help expand the zona pellucida layer to assist in hatching.
Method 3: In this method, the embryo is subjected to vibrations created by drilling. This causes a cone-shaped opening of the zona layer.
● Chemical methods:
The Embryos are arranged in an alignment similar to that of mechanical methods and are treated with a chemical called Tyrode’s solution for 40sec. The Tyrode's solution is aimed at the pile of arranged embryos with a controlled speed. This helps to make the zona pellucida layer thinner and easier to hatch naturally.
● LASER ASSISTED HATCHING:
In this technique, a diode laser is used to break open a part of the zona layer. A diode laser of 1480nm wavelength is focused onto the embryo in a non-contact mode at various power settings. There are low, medium and high power settings (35mV,45mV and 55mV respectively) are used depending on the thickness of the zona pellucida layer.
Laser-Assisted Hatching comes with a software that is designed for easy positioning, focus and measurement of embryos and simple alignment of the laser. The laser has three preset energy intensities that can be delivered in a single 25 ms pulse with a single click of the mouse. Low power is used for perforating very thin zona or to minimize exposure, medium power for drilling the zona of most embryos and high power for perforating thick or hard zona pellucida layer.
Procedure:
● Those women selected for the assisted hatching procedures are prior evaluated thoroughly about their medical history and a set of tests before initiating the process.
● The assisted hatching procedures are carried out on 3rd day after the fertilisation. Around 5th day, embryos are ready to implant into the uterus wall.
● The technique involves focussing the laser light precisely on to the embryo to create a gap on the zona pellucida layer helping it to hatch.
● The so treated embryo is transferred back to the uterus for subsequent foetal development.
How Successful?
Laser hatching procedure is considered to be the safest of all these hatching methods and is recommended for women with previous failed IVF procedures. Most of the clinicians believe this to be a better option for couples eagerly awaiting a baby.
Performed under the guidance of skilled embryologists and clinicians, the process of laser-assisted hatching is reported to have minimum complications and good success. There are happy couples already blessed by undergoing this procedure. Lasers have proved their effectiveness in various fields including modern medicine. They can be a light of bliss for couples waiting a complete family.
At GarbhaGudi, miracles happen often, as the team is made of highly skilled embryologists and clinicians who constantly strive to give extraordinary results.
For further details, you can also write to GarbhaGudi at [email protected] or directly talk to our team at 8880000909
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Fertility Tests For Women
Infertility is a condition when a woman intends to become a mother but has failed, despite frequent unprotected sex for more than a year. Infertility has been one of the biggest problems for women since a long time. New treatments are evolving every day and latest techniques are now available to deal with this problem.
First and foremost, you need to know how "fertile" you are and what are the chances of conceiving. Incidiently, you also need to keep track of your menstrual cycle as it plays an important role in conception. Studying the ovulation pattern provides some vital clues about any disorders that may exist.
If a woman has not been able to get pregnant after trying for a long period of time, it becomes important to see a doctor who could recommend a series of fertility tests in order to better define and identify any underlying adverse condition.
What are the fertility tests for women?
When you plan to conceive, one of the important steps is to have an evaluation of the sexual health and whether the reproductive organs which include the uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries are in a healthy and functioning state. You could be suggested to undergo various procedures to detect the health of these organs. Some of the usual tests are
Hysterosalpingogram – This is also known as tubogram. These are a sequence of x-rays of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. A dye (liquid form) is injected via the vagina. An alternative method includes using air or saline in place of dye, and then an ultrasound scan is done. This test helps in knowing if there is a blockage in the Fallopian tubes or if there is an issue with the uterus and is usually performed between the 6th and 12th day after the menstrual period.
Transvaginal ultrasound – Also called endovaginal ultrasound. This is a type of ultrasound test that uses sound waves of high frequency to generate images and is helpful in examining the internal organs, the uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and vagina. This type of testing involves inserting a probe into the vaginal canal. It is unlike other ultrasounds where the transducer rests on the external parts.
Hysteroscopy – This is a type of procedure that helps to investigate the inside of the uterus to diagnose and treat any underlying abnormal condition of the uterus such as abnormal bleeding. Firstly, the cervix is dilated to allow insertion of the hysteroscope, a thin, illuminated tube. It is then introduced into the vagina and passed through the cervix to the uterus.
Laparoscopy: Small slits are made on the abdomen to introduce instruments, which include a camera that helps survey the pelvis and diagnose problems like endometriosis.
Other fertility tests:
In addition to all the above tests, doctors might recommend going through different tests to better diagnose fertility problems. Some of them are
• Hormones such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH, Progrestrone, Prolactin, AMH etc. - These are responsible for the growth and development of eggs in the ovaries and also for carrying out other functions in the process of conception. Imbalance in the levels of these hormones could indicate a decreased fertility rate. .
• Pap smear is usually done to identify if there are any changes in the cells within the cervix which could be causing conditions that can interfere with fertility in women.
• Screening for sexually transmitted diseases also has now become an integral part of prenatal testing as these diseases are also among the major causes that affect fertility.
No problem is too grave to find a cure. It only needs determination and perseverance to deal with the issues and succeed. If you are suspicious of infertility, let it not push you towards depression and frustration. Remember that no one is singled out, there are many couples with this problem. You just need the right advice at the right time by the right doctor
Understand your body better, know your reproductive health, talk to a doctor. Let nothing impede the dream of motherhood.
GarbhaGudi IVF Centre- Delivering happiness for more than a decade. The best choice for reproduction healthcare with the highest success rate.
For further details, you can also write to GarbhaGudi at [email protected] or directly talk to our team at 8880000909
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What is IUI? When should one do it?
IUI or intrauterine insemination is a procedure of injecting virile sperms in the uterus with a thin catheter, at the time of ovulation. It includes the following steps:
1. Ultrasound Monitoring: Starting on the second or third day of the cycle, doctors perform regular ultrasound scans to ensure that the ovaries and uterus are normal, and also to track the response to various medications.
2. Start ovulation induction agents: Ovulation induction agents are medications given to grow the eggs. These can be medicines or injections, or both. This is administered for a duration of about eight to ten days. After that, the fertility specialist monitor the lady to see how the follicles are growing.
3. Trigger injection/HCG injection: Once the follicles reach 18 to 19 millimeters in size, a trigger injection is given; which is usually a HCG injection, for the egg follicle to rupture. The IUI or the actual insemination is done around 34 to 38 hours after the trigger injection.
4. Second ultrasound scan: A follow up ultrasound is done again to identify and document ovulation.
5. Semen Collection: We take the semen sample from the husband on that day, at the hospital, in a private setting. Husband has to masturbate and give the ejaculate in a container.
6. Semen preparation: The collected semen is then washed and processed with special liquids to remove debris, pus cells etc and also to isolate the more motile sperms.
7. Insemination: The processed semen sample is then loaded into a thin catheter which is designed specifically for IUI. This catheter is then inserted into the vaginal cavity and the loaded semen sample is released close to the fallopian tube, under ultrasound guidance.
8. Pregnancy test after 14 days: After 14 days of performing the procedure, a pregnancy test is done to confirm the pregnancy. So from the time we start the medication to doing IUI, it takes about two weeks to two and a half weeks to complete the treatment.
The actual insemination process takes only a couple of minutes.
When should one do the IUI process?
One should do the IUI process in the following situations:
1. When the cause of infertility is not known: In this case, all reports are okay, i.e. the egg reserve of the wife is good, the tubes are fine, and the semen parameters are okay, and yet pregnancy is not happening. Couples are advised two to three cycles of IUI before considering other treatment choices.
2. In case of erectile dysfunction: In case of erectile dysfunction, the activity of intercourse does not happen. In this situation, doctors advise IUI.
3. In case where donor sperms are needed: IUI with donor semen is used in situations where husband’s sperms cannot be used, due to any reason. The success rate of IUI is around 15% to 18% at the best of the centre's. It is because fertilization, embryo formation, and implantation have to happen on their own after the transfer of the sperm. In case the IUI does not result in pregnancy even after three attempts then, couples are advised to consider other treatment options.
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What is a frozen embryo
(FET) is a part of IVF treatment where a frozen embryo, which is created using a full IVF cycle, is thawed and transferred into a woman’s uterus, under the guidance of ultrasound. Embryos are transferred into a woman uterus by a simple painless procedure.
In an IVF cycle, one or more embryos develop, and these embryos are usually frozen for later use. Usually, only one or two embryos are transferred into the women’s uterus during an IVF cycle as there are more chances of multiple pregnancies. The remaining embryos are frozen for future use. The embryos in day 2 (four-cell stage) — day 5 (blastocyst stage) are frozen to be used. These embryos are transferred to a freezing machine where the temperature is made to drop rapidly to -150 degrees Celsius and then stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196 degrees Celsius.
Sometimes even fresh embryos are transferred without freezing the embryos and this is called a fresh embryo transfer or just embryo transfer. Freezing the embryo gives you more chances of pregnancy with one hormone stimulation cycle and egg retrieval. If that cycle has not resulted in pregnancy then the frozen embryo is transferred into the woman’s uterus, so you will not have to again through the hormone stimulation cycle.
The success of the frozen embryo has increased substantially because the chance of pregnancy increases per egg retrieval from the uterus. It saves a lot of time and money.
Currently, GarbhaGudi follows a “Freeze-All” policy in IVF cycles as the success rates in FET is more than fresh transfers. The success rate in FET cycles depends on various factors like
Quality of the embryos
Culture condition
Freezing and thawing techniques
Quality of the media used for freezing and thawing
Skills of the embryologist
Embryology lab conditions
Skills of the clinician who is transferring the embryo
Luteal phase support that is given after the transfer
The ability of the woman’s uterus to support the growth of the fetus.
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Why choose GarbhaGudi for IVF?
A baby is a blessing from heaven, to cherish. GarbhaGudi fertility centre has been delivering miracles to couples since 2011, it has been amongst the best fertility centres in Bangalore, playing a key role in bringing more than 6000 babies into the world.
Choosing a fertility centre for treatment is a commitment emotionally, financially, and psychologically. Finding the right fertility centre is one of the key decisions which needs to be made to ensure a successful result. Garbhagudi is a leading fertility chain, with treatment options to help couples have their bundle of joy.
What sets apart GarbhaGudi from other fertility clinics?Our Team
We are a team of committed entrepreneurs, healthcare specialists, doctors, and embryologists led by Dr. Asha S Vijay, who is a renowned gynaecologist and fertility specialist.
Our Success Rates
The success rate at GarbhaGudi is over 65% in IVF and we have helped more than 6000 couples in their journey towards parenthood. We are known for our holistic approach and transparency in treatment.
Types of Service Offered:
We offer IUI, IVF / ICSI, Donor cycles (semen, egg, and embryo), Surrogacy, surgical treatment like hysteroscopy/laparoscopy, surgical sperm retrieval (TESA, PESA, Micro TESE, etc.) and many other treatments.
Embryology Laboratory
We are equipped with the best in house Embryology laboratory, which has a huge influence on the outcome of the IVF process. We give the highest level of importance to the following, which directly has a bearing on the success of the IVF cycle.
- The quality of the equipment
- The media and the consumables used in embryo culture
- The experience of the embryologist and the team influences the success rate
At GarbhaGudi, we have the best infrastructure, manned by highly qualified and experienced embryology staff. We never compromise on the quality, The culture media and consumables used are of the highest quality available with proven results.
Location and Accessibility
GarbhaGudi fertility centre has 4 centres (and a fifth one coming at Marathahalli, very soon) spread around Bangalore city for the convenience of patients, thus choosing a centre near where you live goes a long way in reducing your traveling anxiety and stress. IVF cycles require daily visits to the clinic, so travel time can be a major consideration.
Our Costs
The cost of fertility treatment is often one of the deciding factors for many couples. Many centres quote low costs to start the cycles and then hidden costs are added which comes as a shock to the patients. We at GarbhaGudi, give you clear information on costs including ‘extras’ such as drugs or surgery with no hidden charges. We even offer zero percent interest in EMI payments to patients to lessen the burden of costs.
Credentials and experience of staff
The most important factor which decides the outcome of the treatment is the clinician who plans and executes your treatment. All clinicians at GarbhaGudi are doctors who have completed their super specialization in infertility with extensive experience in treating infertility. They are also trained to follow the protocols that have given us extraordinary results over the last 10 years.
Size of clinic
The size of the clinic can influence your overall treatment experience. Cramped up clinics can make you feel very uncomfortable. You may want to consider whether you are comfortable with being attended to by several fertility specialists or if you want to work with just one. At GarbhaGudi we are adequately staffed to cater to your needs and still give you continuity in your treatment as the same doctor will treat you through the complete duration of the treatment, including all the ultrasound scans and any procedures needed.
GarbhaGudi fertility centre is the best IVF centre in Bangalore which provides a holistic approach for making your journey of becoming parents safe, stress-free and simple. It is known for its top-class treatment at affordable costs and unparalleled success rates. We have been able to replicate this successful model at all branches.
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What are the chances of twins/triplets in IUI?
Globally, IUI is the most opted infertility treatment solution. It is simple, safe and effective. IUI procedure involves the insertion of the sperm into a woman’s uterus when she is ovulating. IUI is a boon for a couple with moderate male infertility issues, unexplained infertility and a few other infertility conditions.
If a woman is taking fertility medications to increase the number of eggs when she has an IUI, her chance of getting pregnant with twins, triplets, or more is higher than if she were not taking fertility medications. Whenever there are multiple pregnancies, babies are more susceptible to low birth weight or can even be born prematurely. Considering this, the following are some of the scenarios and how it is managed.
If there are too many eggs developing (more than 2) with a chance of being fertilized, then the cycle is cancelled and the couple are told not to have intercourse too, to prevent multiple pregnancies.
If there are 2 dominant follicles, IUI may be continued with consent from the couple.
If there is only one dominant follicle, IUI is continued.
After insemination, if the scans show multiple pregnancies, then the doctor with the couple take a decision on fetal reduction. This is a process where one or more of the live embryos are stopped from growing and this improves the chances for a healthy pregnancy
At GarbhaGudi IVF and fertility centre, our fertility experts are keen to help and resolve all your queries related to infertility. You can book your appointment for a free online consultation now.
For more details:
Visit: www.garbhagudi.com
Call: 8880000909
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Home Remedies to Improve Male Fertility
Here are some handy remedies which can improve your ability to have a child of your own!
The male sperm has a crucial role in creating a new life in the womb of the woman. A minimum of 15 million sperms per ml is required to fertilize the egg and eventually to have a healthy pregnancy. Anything below 10 million is abnormal and the chances of pregnancy is severely diminished. A low sperm count can restrict your partner from getting pregnant. It may cause a psychological problem between couples too.
But there is a way to avoid developing a low sperm count, before it’s too late. It is crucial to have healthy sperms both qualitatively & quantitatively. You can take homely preventive measures to ensure that you father a child soon.
Here are some of the easy remedies to increase sperm count:
• Getting enough sleep
• Reduce smoking
• Managing your stress effectively through pranayama, meditation and mindfulness
• Consume enough of Vitamin D and calcium
• Reduce the intake of harmful fat.
• Running: This involves moderately running for about 30 to 45 minutes a day.
• Yoga Exercises that can help improve semen parameters: Sarvang Asana (Shoulder stand); Dhanur Asana (Bow pose); Hal Asana (Plough pose); Paschimottan Asana (Seated forward bend); Kumbahak Aasana (Plank pose); Bhujang Asana (Cobra pose); Pada hasta asana (Standing forward bend); and Nauka Asana (Boat Pose).
The food you eat also plays a crucial role to keep your sperm healthy; count wise, shape-wise & movement-wise.
Foods to Improve Sperm Count:
• Citrus fruits (Lemonade and oranges)
• Whole wheat grains (Brown rice)
• Banana, dark chocolate
• Seafood like oysters and wild salmon
• Milk products containing Vitamin D
• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Spinach Exercise to Improve Sperm Count.
Note: You need to keep in mind that too much exercising could reduce your sperm count too. You should exercise moderately.
If you have any queries regarding your fertility, contact our fertility specialists at GarbhaGudi IVF Centre, a leading fertility centre in Bangalore with 5-branches across the city.
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