PREPARING FOR IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION
TREATMENT
Once you and your partner have decided to proceed with IVF, you will meet with one of our experienced physicians who will thoroughly evaluate your case, recommend a specific treatment, and schedule your procedure. Our caring and diligent nurses are available to review all pre-operative instructions, medications and required paperwork.
MEDICATIONS
Medications and their use protocols will be discussed during your cycle calendar review. We have taken out the added stress of purchasing medications for you, thereby making them readily available as part of your treatment plan.
Your doctors will explain what each medication is, how it works, how to administer it and We advise that you use your medications as instructed as failure to do so may affect the outcome of your treatment when administered.
FINANCIAL POLICY
All payments are due and must be paid in full before your procedure. A payment plan can be discussed with our account team before you proceed with your treatment. We are in partnership with some financial institutions that can facilitate loans to cover the cost of your treatment.
IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) PROCESS
The IVF process takes about 4-8 weeks from patient registration to embryo transfer. There are five (5) basic steps in the IVF and embryo transfer process
STEP 1– Administer fertility drugs to stimulate ovaries to produce eggs. Multiple egg production is the goal because not all eggs will fully develop or fertilize after retrieval. A transvaginal ultrasound is used to examine and monitor the ovaries routinely during this time of 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 transvaginal
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, which is 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 together 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 is performed. Eggs are monitored to confirm fertilization and cell cleavage.
STEP 5– Embryo transfer- Embryos are typically transferred into the woman’s uterus three or five 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.
AFTER IVF
Although you have to rest after the transfer, most women can resume normal activities the next day.
If the procedure is successful, implantation typically occurs around 6 to 10 days following egg retrieval. Unnecessary stress should be avoided.
Pregnancy blood tests are performed 12 days
MANAGEMENT OF ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS-
Obesity and lifestyle modification: Obesity can affect fertility by causing hormonal imbalances and problems with ovulation. In men, it can also be associated with abnormal semen parameters and erectile dysfunctions. Lifestyle modification is advised to increase the chances of pregnancy.
Critical lifestyle modifications can be taken care of at our sister company Mart Life Detox Clinic.
Our five-year clinical experience at MartLife has shown that infertile couples who undergo Mayr-type detoxification prior to ART treatment often have greater success in their infertility programs such as improved sperm count or egg quality and quantity.
ENDOMETRIOMA AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
We treat endometrioma, adenomyoma, polyps fibroids, Hydrosalpinx and Polycystic ovarian syndrome which are all abnormal conditions in the female reproductive organs which if present, will cause infertility and therefore need to be addressed.
Furthermore, patients who have a history of repeated IVF failure and choose to undergo a Mayr detoxification program at Mart-Life Detox Clinic significantly improve their chances of a successful IVF program at their next attempt.
We were very proud to present this data in a scientific paper which was delivered at the International Federation of Fertility Societies conference in India, in 2016.
DELIVERY OF BABIES: our Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit is well equipped to take delivery of your baby to ensure the safety of both mother and child, from the moment of conception to delivery to the first 1000 days of your baby.
