Nowadays, many women prefer to invest in their careers and enjoy the first years of independence rather than have children and start a family at an early age.
However, getting pregnant later in life may not be so easy. It is clear that women’s age is not the only cause of fertilization problems; however, this is one of the reasons that boosted the search for alternative reproduction methods with the Best IVF Center in Pakistan. In vitro, fertilization is one of the main techniques that allow women the freedom to have children at the most opportune moment.
What is In Vitro Fertilization?
Also known as a test-tube baby, this technique consists of collecting male and female gametes so that fertilization takes place in a laboratory, in a controlled environment, and only then is it transferred to the mother’s uterus.
Who can seek this treatment?
The IVF in Pakistan technique is indicated for couples who have difficulty reaching the female egg, which can be caused by several reasons besides advancing maternal age, such as sperm production problems by the man, tubal obstruction, and endometriosis in the woman.
In vitro, fertilization can also be sought by women who have problems producing eggs and, therefore, choose to receive one provided by a donor so that it is fertilized with a male gamete and generated in their uterus.
Homosexual couples can also opt for the technique. For male couples, finding a woman who volunteers to receive the fertilized embryo in her uterus and the donated eggs is necessary.
For the woman to receive the gametes fertilized in the laboratory, she must follow a list of guidelines and care for her health, such as:
–Have a balanced diet;
–Do not smoke;
–Decrease the intake of alcoholic beverages;
–Taking folic acid supplements
How is it performed?
The collection technique is quite simple. The man must provide an amount of his sperm, collected in the laboratory by himself or else through a small puncture in the testicles when there are no gametes in the semen.
The woman, on the other hand, undergoes an ovulation induction made by medication so that it is possible to collect the female gametes.
After that, a selection of male sperm is placed in a Petri dish with a female egg. Approximately 200,000 male gametes are selected to try to fertilize a single egg in a process identical to that within the human body.
What is the time for fertilization and success rate?
The process of collecting gametes, fertilization, implantation in the woman’s uterus, and final examination to detect the success of the applied technique can last around 25 days.
The success rate is related to the age of the egg donor woman, as they may have more incredible difficulty in fertilization when they get older:
–For women under 35, the chances of success can reach 60%.
–In women aged 35 to 38, the chances are 40%.
–For women aged between 40 and 42, the odds range from 20% to 25%.
Are there risks and contraindications for this technique?
In vitro fertilization may slightly increase a woman’s risk of developing a gestational condition called an ectopic pregnancy, which is dangerous for the health of the mother and the embryo. To avoid this situation, the fertilized egg is placed very close to the bottom of the uterus, reducing the chance of developing this type of problem.
There is also a greater risk of developing a pregnancy with twins, triplets, or even quadruplets, as more than one embryo is usually transferred to increase the chances of successful implantation.
Which doctor is responsible for performing In Vitro Fertilization?
In vitro, fertilization is a method that must be carried out by a multidisciplinary team that includes a gynecologist, embryologist, and urologist to address all areas that involve fertilization problems in men and women.
It is also essential that the medical team trusts you so that the entire in vitro fertilization process takes place smoothly and without significant complications.
Do you know couples who managed to get pregnant through this technique? If so, contact us, or if you prefer, schedule an appointment with one of our Infertility Doctors in Lahore!