Frequently Asked Questions
IVF i.e. In vitro fertilization is a procedure where female eggs and male sperm are fertilized outside the body in a petri dish in a controlled environment.
Broadly IVF is required for male factor infertility from azoospermia and various female factor infertility conditions like diminished ovarian reserve, defect in fallopian tubes etc.
As such, there is no risk because of IVF procedures but there are few anecdotal reports of increased birth defect with IVF pregnancy.

Common Questions

On average one cycle of IVF requires a 2-3 weeks period starting from the first day of the menstrual cycle.
Intrauterine insemination is a procedure in which washed and concentrated sperms of the husband are deposited into the wife’s uterine cavity with the help of special IUI cannulae.
At the established IVF centre, the success rate is 15-20% after one IUI. Chances of successful pregnancy increase after repeat IUI cycles. On average, three IUI are advised.
The cost of IUI is minimal and it depends upon various factors like the age of the mother etc. Kindly write to us atpearlfertilitynivf@gmail.com or call us on +919022920663.
The cost of IVF depends upon multiple factors like age of mother, ovarian reserve, associated anomalies etc. Kindly write to us atpearlfertilitynivf@gmail.com or call us on +919022920663.
ICSI i.e. intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection is a technique for in vitro fertilization in which an individual sperm is injected into an egg cell with the help of a microscope.
This technique has brought happiness into the lives of many childless couples. Most common people are not aware of this, but it is a well-established practice in hands of IVF experts. Most people do not understand the difference between IVF and ICSI. However, let me tell you that in ICSI individual sperm is injected into an egg while in IVF sperm is left into a Petri dish with egg to fertilize on their own.
ICSI is very effective in cases of sperm factor infertility. Otherwise, IVF is as effective as ICSI at many leading IVF centres in the world.
The standard storage period for embryos is up to 10 years but in many circumstances, it can be stored for a longer period.
  1. What is the PGT-A test? When it is necessary? – PGT-A, or pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidies, is a genetic test performed on embryos produced through IVF to find out various genetic defects.
  2. What diet is advised for male with low sperm count?
You are advised to take various supplements like alpha-tocopherol, carnitine, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Coenzyme-Q10 to improve sperm count and motility.

Certain zinc-rich foods like barley, beans, meat do improve the quality and quantity of sperms. Eat a lot of vegetables, fresh fruits, and antioxidant-rich fruits to improve your sperms count.
The standard storage period for embryos is up to 10 years but in many circumstances, it can be stored for a longer period.
  1. What is the PGT-A test? When it is necessary? – PGT-A, or pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidies, is a genetic test performed on embryos produced through IVF to find out various genetic defects.
  2. What diet is advised for male with low sperm count?
You are advised to take various supplements like alpha-tocopherol, carnitine, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Coenzyme-Q10 to improve sperm count and motility.

Certain zinc-rich foods like barley, beans, meat do improve the quality and quantity of sperms. Eat a lot of vegetables, fresh fruits, and antioxidant-rich fruits to improve your sperms count.
Surrogacy is a method of artificial reproduction where the eggs of the mother are fertilized with sperm of the father, thus the formed embryo is transferred into the uterus of another woman, who carries and cares for the baby for the entire period. The main indications of surrogacy are absence or abnormality of the uterus, medical condition preventing mother to become pregnant, repeated IVF failures etc.
Supplements like alpha-tocopherol, carnitine, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Coenzyme-Q10 helps to improve sperm count and motility. Along with these supplements, lifestyle modification does help to improve counts. Apart from this, ICSI and IVF help to get over low sperm count.
Egg donation is an option with repeated failures with women’s own egg.
On average one IVF cycle takes 2-3 weeks. If frozen embryo transfer is planned, a couple can travel back to their home town after ovum pickup, mostly after a few hours of observation in the hospital
If women are incapable of carrying the pregnancy, a surrogacy option is available to them.
There is no significant difference between fresh and frozen embryo transfer. Frozen embryo transfer give 55-60% chances of successful pregnancy after one cycle.
Yes, like any other IM injection, these injections also cause some pain, induration and redness at the injection site.
Ovum picks up also called egg retrieval is done under sedation or general anaesthesia. Doesn’t cause significant pain.

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