IN VITRO FERTILISATION (IVF)
Medical Art Center holds the record as a Top IVF center in Lagos because of the thousands of couples we have helped to conceive. We take pride in the qualifications and probity of our physicians, nurses and embryologists. We also use the latest and most efficient fertility equipment right from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. In addition, we have the most conducive environment and ever-friendly nurses ready to review all pre-operative instructions, medications and required paperwork. This has made us stand out among other fertility clinics in Nigeria.
Our IVF service will allow you to meet with a Specialist who will thoroughly evaluate your case, recommend a specific treatment, and schedule your procedure. The best part is that we will make your medications readily available as part of your treatment plan to help you take the stress of buying your medications from outside. Alongside IVF, we offer other advanced fertility treatments like Cryopreservation and Surrogacy.
When you register for our IVF program, we will take a record of your medical history to help us get the best result. We have a proven track record of successful pregnancy rates with both singleton and multiple babies.
Procedure for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
There are five (5) basic steps in IVF, and they are:
STEP 1– Administration of fertility drugs to stimulate ovaries to produce eggs: We strive to attain multiple egg production because not every egg will develop fully or fertilize after retrieval. A transvaginal ultrasound is used to examine and monitor the ovaries routinely during egg recruitment. At the appropriate time, more medication is given to complete the maturation of eggs and trigger ovulation. People respond to medication differently, so the response is unique to each individual.
STEP 2– Egg Collection: Eggs are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure that uses ultrasound imaging to guide a hollow aspiration needle through the pelvic cavity to remove the eggs. This procedure takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
STEP 3– Sperm collection: The male produces a fresh semen sample prepared for insemination. If the man is unavailable on the day of egg collection, a frozen sample can be used instead. This means that a sperm cryopreservation procedure had been scheduled before IVF.
STEP 4– Insemination: The sperm and eggs are mixed and stored in an incubator to promote fertilization. In cases where the probability of fertilization is low, a process called intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), whereby a single sperm cell is injected into a single egg. The eggs are monitored to confirm fertilization and cell cleavage.
STEP 5– Embryo transfer: Embryos are usually transferred into the woman’s uterus 3 or 5 days after egg retrieval and fertilization. Under ultrasound guidance, a catheter containing the selected embryos is inserted into the uterus, where the embryos are deposited. This process takes about 5 minutes and is usually painless. However, some women experience mild discomfort.
Who Should Consider IVF
•Women older than 40 years
•Women with blocked fallopian tube
•Men battling low sperm count
•Couples with infertility
Why You Should Consider IVF
•Increased chances of a healthy baby
•Increased chances of pregnancy
•Decreased miscarriages
•Increased possibility of having multiple babies