In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

This is the process of extracting ova (eggs) from the ovaries, fertilizing them, and culturing the resulting embryos in the laboratory. Fertilization occurs by placing ova (eggs) into a nutrient rich media with sperm to allow the sperm to fertilize the eggs. The ensuing embryos are transferred into the uterine cavity.

IVF is the main and most effective infertility treatment procedure.  The most common indications for this assisted technology are:

• endometriosis;
• genetic indications, high risk of developing hereditary diseases;
• low ovarian reserve;
• absence or obstruction of the fallopian tubes
• male factor infertility;
• induction of ovulation in ovulatory dysfunction
• infertility of unknown origin;
• repeated failures with IUI.

Stages of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF):

• In order to grow the follicles, the woman’s body is stimulated with special medications;
• After the follicles are grown to the optimal size, the follicular fluid together with the eggs are removed from the woman’s body using a puncture needle. The procedure takes place under  general anesthesia. It’s called and ovarian puncture (OPU) or egg retrieval procedure;
• The embryology team places the prepared sperm and oocytes retrieved from the follicular fluid into a nutrient medium. The embryos created as as a result of the in vitro process are cultivated in the lab for 3-6 days;
• The embryo of the best quality is transferred to the uterine cavity;
• If there are any embryos remaining, they are vitrified (frozen) for the future use;
• The HCG pregnancy test is conducted approximately 10 days after the embryo transfer. It helps to check for pregnancy at the early stage.

What is Recommended During  Preparation for IVF?

• refrain from bad habits such as smoking, alcohol etc;
• stop taking medications and dietary supplements that are contraindicated for pregnant women;
• normalize your diet and lifestyle;
• refrain from visiting the sauna, from long stays in the sun;
• refrain from vigorous exercise

IVF Procedure Contraindications

• Mental or other illnesses incompatible with bearing a child;
• Anomalies of the uterus;
• Tumor of the ovaries;
• Infectious diseases in the acute stage;
• Pathology of the mucous membrane of the uterus;
• Oncology diseases;
• Others

We would like to note that each case of infertility is individual. Therefore, only a highly qualified specialist can make a conclusion about indications or contraindications for each patient. You can contact our team of professionals for the appointment and individual advice.