Director & Head, Centre of IVF, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Infertility treatment has gained significant momentum in India, affecting almost 10-15% of married couples. With rising awareness and advancements in medical technology, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become a beacon of hope, with live birth success rates ranging between 15-45%.
1. Consultation and Diagnostic Tests: Hormonal blood tests, semen analysis, and ultrasound scans are conducted to assess reproductive health.
2. Ovarian Stimulation and Egg Retrieval: Hormonal injections are given for 10-12 days. Eggs are retrieved via ultrasound-guided needle under full sedation, making it a painless procedure with no cuts or stitches.
3. Sperm Collection and Fertilization: Sperm is collected on the day of retrieval and fertilized in the lab using conventional IVF or ICSI.
4. Embryo Development and Selection: Fertilized embryos are cultured for 3-5 days. The healthiest embryo is selected for implantation.
5. Transfer of Embryos: The selected embryo is transferred into the uterus. A pregnancy test is conducted 12-14 days later.
6. Vitrification (Embryo Freezing): All surplus high-quality embryos are cryopreserved using Vitrification. These embryos are flash-frozen at -196°C in liquid nitrogen. This allows for future use in Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles, giving couples multiple chances at conception without repeating the stimulation process.
| Patient’s Age | Success Rate |
|---|---|
| Less than 35 years | 35-45% per cycle |
| 35-40 years | 20-30% per cycle |
| Above 40 years | 5-10% per cycle |
Consult with Prof. (Dr.) Abha Majumdar for personalized fertility care at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
