What is IVF Treatment?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technique that is used to help couples conceive. In this procedure, fertilization takes place in the laboratory after which the embryo is injected back into the woman’s womb. It requires a well-trained doctor to carry out the procedure and to provide the right treatment to a patient
IVF treatment is used for many reasons and mainly due to infertility. Cases, where it can be used are;
- Blocked Fallopian tubes
- Female infertility
- Azoospermia
- Unexplained infertility
- Male infertility
- Surrogacy and
- Where a woman desires to have children in the future- In this, the woman’s egg and the man’s sperms are joined together for fertilization and the embryo is frozen until the time when the woman is ready to carry the pregnancy
How IVF Treatment is done
- A doctor offers you drugs to stimulate follicles for egg production or sperm production
- Blood secretion levels are monitored and ultrasounds are to be taken
- A patient is advised to stay healthy
The process of IVF
- The eggs are retrieved from the woman and the sperms from a man.
- The egg and the sperms are joined together in a laboratory
- The egg and the sperm are given a favorable atmosphere to allow fertilization to occur
- Once fertilization has occurred, the embryo is taken back to the woman’s uterus to be carried to term
The cost of IVF Treatment
The cost of IVF treatment entirely depends on the type of infertility a couple is facing. The cost may be less if at all a woman gets pregnant within only one cycle. In other cases, a woman may need to have more cycles of treatment or change the treatment which increases the costs. Consider the rates below for any IVF treatment
| Treatment | Lowest cost | Highest Cost |
| IVF alone | RS.2,50,000 | RS.4,50,000 |
| IVF with ICSI | Rs.2,60,000 | Rs.5,70,000 |
| Frozen Embryo Transfer | RS.1,20,000 | RS.1,33,000 |
| Sperm Donation | RS.12,000 | RS.15,000 |
| T.E.S.A | RS.14,000 | RS.25,000 |
The above-mentioned costs do not include the ultrasounds that are required, tests and drugs. IVF cost in India is regarded as the cheapest in the whole world and it is extremely affordable to patients.
Patients may aim at the lowest treatment, and ignore the fact that all IVF treatments have their success rate depending on the problem of infertility in a patient.
Effects of IVF treatment
Normally, once the procedure is performed, a woman to resumes her duties that same day, but some of the side effects to be aware of are;
- Pelvic pain
- Increased cramping
- Pelvic pain
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Abdominal pain
In case the above side effects become severe, a woman should call her doctor immediately to avoid complications
Complications of IVF
- There may be instances of multiple pregnancies
- Premature delivery and fear during pregnancy
- Infections due to the surgeries involved that may also be accompanied with bleeding
- Chances of ectopic pregnancies are higher in IVF treatment
What you must know
IVF treatment has given a chance for many couples to have a child of their own. It may be expensive, but the treatment is cost-effective and the best to solve all infertility issues
Pick the right clinic and the doctor to maximize your chances of conceiving and reduce the expenditure
