Modern reproductive biology researchers and doctors have developed wonderful methods for the production of babies in cases of couples are unable to produce children. Test tube baby is no longer an unknown term to the urban population, but it is still awful to find that it literally means the production of babies outside the human body in a test tube. In practical terms, test tube baby refers to artificial fertilization of the egg with the sperms outside the womb of the intended mother and implantation of the zygote into her womb with the modern sophisticated clinical methods.
How fertility centers figure out if you need test tube baby treatment?
The main problem that the test tube baby treatment is intended for is failure to achieve pregnancy naturally. The doctors at the test tube baby centre first evaluate the exact causes of infertility. In all the cases where no biological defect or infertility is detected in the woman, the male partner is also tested to figure out if the problem is from his side.
The indications of test tube baby treatment
Both men and women can get this In-vitro treatment (IVF) that is test tube baby for infertility. The indications are as follows:
For women:
- Fallopian tube blockages
- Severe endometriosis
- Problems of uterus and ovaries
- Advanced age
For men:
- Low sperm count
- Low motility
- Unexplained fertility
- Sexual dysfunctions
The process of test tube baby (IVF):
This process is adopted for the treatment of infertility where the woman cannot achieve conception naturally because of some biological barrier or defects in the reproductive system.
The sperms and the eggs are collected from the couple and they are preserved in containers with conditions similar to the human body. After that the sperms and the eggs are placed together and brought in contact with each other in an environmentally controlled chamber. In some cases, a sperm is directly injected into the egg with a tiny needle. This is known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
When the egg is fertilized, it is implanted into the uterus. It is transferred through vagina and the cervix. It is made to attach to the wall of the uterus and once it is in place it grows naturally into a healthy foetus. Pregnancy tests are run after 2 weeks of the implantation.
Why opt for best test tube centers in India and what to expect from them?
Whatever the cause of infertility may be, the expected and desired outcome of the treatment is having a healthy child. When patients and at infertility centers they expect exact returns of the time and money they invest in the treatment.
The cost of treatment:
When it comes to the cost of treatment first thing to consider is that IVF or test tube baby treatment is an intricate method which involves a variety of intermediary processes. For this reason, the cost of this treatment may look high. However, it is important to note that the cost of this treatment is comparatively much higher in foreign countries. This is the reason people from all over the world come to India to get this infertility treatment.
High Success rates:
The success rates of test tube baby treatment (IVF) are very high in India. Some of the best centers have success rates up to 65% among the women of the age group 21 to 30. The success rate declines with the increasing age of the women. However, the success rates of IVF in each cycle are higher compared to other treatments like IUI.
Observations have shown that women have most chances of getting pregnant through IVF treatment. The reason for this is that in many cases the cumulative success rate of three or more IVF cycles may go up to 70%. This justifies he cost of IVF.
In conclusion
Considering the success rates of IVF it can be considered that the best centers are capable to help you fulfill your dream to have a child.
IVF can definitely be considered cost effective and less time consuming as the results are promising and the same treatment is costlier in foreign countries.
If you are still below 30 and struggling with infertility you have a lot of hope with IVF. The reason for that is the improved medical technology for the purpose of IVF treatments and impeccable credentials of fertility specialists across India!
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For more details,
Dr.Narahari Malagaonkar
Fertility Consultant
MD, DNB, FCPS, DFP ( Mumbai),
Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (Singapore)
Contact@+919403932404,0253-2347721, E-Mail: drmalagaonkar@progenesisivf.com