IVF Views Of Dr. Nandita Palshetkar

IVF Views Of Dr. Nandita Palshetkar 

In the world of infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is often viewed as “the last stop” on the infertility track. What most people don’t realize is that IVF can be the first and most successful option for many couples who battle infertility, or for whom traditional conception and pregnancy aren’t possible.

In vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF, has captured the attention of the public since its sensational introduction in 1978. Today assisted reproductive technology is available throughout most of the civilized world, and the practice is largely different from that used during the early days. Refinements in laboratory technology and clinical practice have allowed IVF to evolve into a medical procedure that is efficient, safe, readily accessible, and relatively affordable.

In vitro fertilization overview

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a treatment for infertility in which a woman's eggs (oocytes) are fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish. One or more of the fertilized eggs (embryos) are then transferred into the woman's uterus, where it is hoped they will implant and produce a pregnancy

Who should consider in vitro fertilization?

IVF is usually considered by couples who have:

Absent or blocked fallopian tubes.

Severe male factor infertility (sperm counts or sperm motility is low, oligospermia, oligoasthenozoo spermia , azoospermia, where sperm needs to be extracted surgically from the testicles).

Advanced reproductive age