What is IVF?

By overcoming several reproductive obstacles, IVF has transformed the treatment of infertility and gives hope to those who are having difficulty becoming pregnant. It's a multi-step procedure requiring knowledge of several medical specialties, such as obstetrics, embryology, and reproductive endocrinology. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an advanced reproductive technology used to guide individuals and couples who encounter challenges conceiving naturally. In IVF, the embryo is created outside the body. In this laboratory setting, the female eggs and the male sperms are combined, fertilized and then implanted into the uterus.

In a layman’s language, IVF is basically the meeting of the female eggs and the sperms outside the human body in a laboratory setup, unlike they naturally do inside a human body. Once the embryo is grown i.e. the first stage of forming of the baby, the doctors will put them back inside the female uterus. Further, the embryo after inserting into the uterus, start growing just like a normal pregnancy.

What are the steps involved in IVF?

·      Step 1: Taking fertility medicines to help ovaries produce several eggs which are mature and ready for fertilizing

·      Step 2: Once the eggs are mature enough, the medical professional removes the eggs from the body. This is a simple procedure and can be done in any fertility clinic. However, it is recommended that this procedure is conducted under the doctor’s guidance who you are consulting.

·      Step 3: In this step, the collected eggs are now mixed with the sperm cells collected from your partner or a donor. The mixture is then kept in a dish where the fertilization happens. This process is called insemination

·      Step 4: 5 days after the insemination, one or more embryos are transferred into the uterus. This process is called embryo transfer. This is done through inserting a thin tube through your cervix into the uterus.

Basically, these are the very few steps involved in IVF.

The success rate of IVF is as under:

·      80% success with donor eggs

·      70% success with self-eggs

·      70% success with Donor Sperms

·      75% success with Self Sperms

·      85% success with ICSI

·      60% success with FET

·      55% success with PESA

·      43% success with PGD

The impact of age of IVF Treatment & Success Rates:

·      Under 35 years: 31% Success

·      35 – 37 Years: 24% Success

·      38 – 40 Years: 16% Success

·      41 – 44 Years: 8%

·      48+ Years: 3%

Based on the studies conducted by various institutions, it has been stated that women in their 20’s and 30’s have the best success rate with IVF and other advanced reproductive technologies. 

Do we have training for IVF fellowship in India?

Yes, there are many training institutions offering fellowship in reproductive medicine. Looking at the current situation on infertility across the globe, we definitely know that a debated topic like infertility needs trained specialists. Hence, training in IVF fellowship in India is a must. Till date, IVF remains the most effective treatments for Infertility. The technologies in the field of reproductive medicine are constantly evolving. Proper training ensures that IVF procedures are performed safely and effectively, minimizing risks and complications for patients. Furter, it will also ensure that these training programs focus on teaching best practices and techniques that can improve the chances of successful pregnancy outcomes for patients undergoing IVF treatment.

Where can I get IVF fellowship in Bangalore?

Medline Academics, is one such institution offering IVF fellowship in India. What makes Medline academics different from other training institution is their hybrid mode of education. In Medline Academics, you get access to the theory modules online whereas the practical sessions are done in Bangalore. Medline Academics has its own highly equipped IVF simulation lab where you can practice different types cases in a single machine. This unique feature help mentees perform different types of cases under expert guidance which would otherwise be difficult in a clinic or hospital. Further, Medline Academics has tie-ups with the most renowned fertility centres across the nation which gives the students a chance to observe the most critical cases and maintain a log book for the records.

To know more about the IVF fellowship program, visit www.medlineacademics.com