New Advancements In IVF...and Its Future Prospects

Infertility has now become a common issue among men and women.

- Monika Agarwal

Almost 45 per cent of couples face infertility issues which are not just restricted to women but affect men as well. Research reveals that there is a 20-30 per cent hike in the cases of infertility in the last five years. Lifestyle changes stress, anxiety, pollution, obesity, and alterations in the food habits which have drastically affected the reproductive health of the couples. Due to the rising cases of infertility, there have been innovations in the field of medicine, especially in the domain of IVF which is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) wherein the sperm and eggs are fertilised outside the womb in the laboratory under controlled conditions. There are various new advancements in the field of IVF such as genetic screening, single embryo transfer, frozen embryo and other medical advancements that have opened new career prospects for those who want to establish their careers in the field of IVF.

Various courses for IVF

In the domain of IVF studies, various courses are available. For those who want to pursue a career in IVF, there are basic infertility courses, infertility observer programmes, advanced ART course or certificate course in embryology. These courses generally involve:

Endocrinology sciences

Stimulation protocols for IUI

Training on follicular scan, semen processing

Patient counselling

Detailed use of stimulation drugs.