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Infertility & IVF

A process where fertilization occurs outside the body, and the embryo is transferred into the uterus.

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)


In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technique in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body in a laboratory. After fertilisation, the resulting embryo is cultured for a few days and then transferred into the woman’s uterus with the aim of achieving pregnancy.


IVF is commonly used when other fertility treatments have not been successful or when specific medical conditions prevent natural conception.


How IVF Works


The IVF process generally involves several steps:

  1. Ovarian Stimulation
    Hormonal medications are given to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs.

  2. Egg Retrieval
    When the eggs are ready, they are collected from the ovaries using a minor medical procedure guided by ultrasound.

  3. Fertilisation in the Laboratory
    The collected eggs are combined with sperm in a laboratory so that fertilisation occurs outside the body.

  4. Embryo Development
    The fertilised eggs develop into embryos, which are monitored for several days in the laboratory.

  5. Embryo Transfer
    One or more healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus, where implantation may occur and pregnancy can begin.

Who May Benefit from IVF


IVF may be recommended in several situations, including:

  • Women above 35 years who have not conceived after several months of regular intercourse

  • Endometriosis

  • Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes

  • Ovulatory disorders

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Premature ovarian failure

  • Unexplained infertility

  • Previous fertility treatments such as artificial insemination that were unsuccessful

  • Women who have had fallopian tubes removed or surgically blocked

  • Uterine fibroids affecting fertility

  • Male factor infertility, such as low sperm count or poor sperm motility

  • Men who have undergone vasectomy

  • Couples with genetic conditions that can be screened in embryos before transfer

Advantages of IVF

  • Allows fertilisation to occur under controlled laboratory conditions

  • Helps overcome several causes of infertility in both men and women

  • Makes it possible to screen embryos for certain genetic conditions

  • Offers an option when other fertility treatments have failed

IVF is one of the most widely used assisted reproductive technologies and has helped many couples achieve pregnancy when natural conception is difficult.

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