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Managing the stress during IVF treatment& myths about infertility

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Abstract The study motive is to manage the stress during IVF (In Vitro fertilization) treatment & Myths about infertility. How to overcome these stress that interrupts in the IVF process. Introduction IVF Procedure one of the more generally known types of assisted reproductive technology the doctor takes the egg out of your body and mix it with sperm in a lab to help the sperm fertilize the eggs. Then they put one or more fertilized eggs (embryos) transfer. IVF process has many steps and it takes several months to complete the whole process. It has been thought that stress has a negative impact upon treatment and it was believed that stress hormones can make cycle irregular and interfere with other hormones so there is need to manage this stress During this process many people fall in stress because of the fear of infertility. Stress before after or during the IVF treatment is multidimensional there are the chronic sources of stress caused by the threat of permanent infertility a...

Treatment of Blocked Fallopian via IVF

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Introduction Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs which connects the ovaries to the uterus. Each month during ovulation, the fallopian tubes carry the egg from an ovary to the uterus. If a fallopian tube is blocked, the passage for sperm to get to the eggs, as well as the path back to the uterus for the fertilized egg is blocked. Symptoms Common reasons for blocked fallopian tubes include scar tissue, infection, and pelvic adhesions. Blocked fallopian tubes can lead to mild, regular pain in the abdomen. Effect on fertility Blocked fallopian tubes are a common cause of infertility. If both tubes are fully blocked, pregnancy without treatment will be impossible. If the fallopian tubes are partially blocked, you can potentially get pregnant. However, the risk of ectopic pregnancy increases. Diagnosis There are several medical tests that can detect some type of blockage. Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Sonohysterography Chromotubation Treatment Blocked fallopian tubes prevent natural ...

Test Tube Baby

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Introduction A test-tube baby is produced through the in-vitro fertilization and it is the product of the successful human reproduction but it does not involve any sort of sexual intercourse instead it uses the medical interventions. In-vitro Fertilization is abbreviated as the IVF. It uses the reproductive technology and uses laboratory conditions and environment for fertilization. In 1978, the world’s first IVF baby was produced. After the production of the first IVF baby or test tube baby, many couples who do not conceive a child normally get high hopes. What is IVF is known as the fertilization that takes place in the glass as in vitro means “within the glass” and this term is commonly used for laboratory experiments or conditions. It is opposite to the In vivo that means “within the living body or cell”. Nowadays, IVF Procedure is considered as a fertility treatment but only less than 5% of couples can take this treatment. Through IVF, there are almost 6.5 million test tube bab...

What is embryo cryopreservation?

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The process of freezing the extra embryos and then using it later is called embryo cryopreservation. This process can be useful during the In Vitro Fertilization . The reasons for embryo cryopreservation can be different Some can do that to use the stored embryos in the other pregnancy later. These embryos can be saved, donated to those who need or can be used for research processes. Some times when there is a high number of embryos then the better option is to eliminate those extra embryos. These can also be used in the IVF process. If the process fails the first time then the second time the embryos can be used. Embryos Preservation The embryos are stored under special conditions inside the laboratory. A liquid called cryoprotective agents is used for the protection of the embryos. The procedure used basically for the preservation of the embryos is slow programmable freezing and vitrification.  In the slow programmable process, the embryos are freeze gradually, in stages. The cr...

Planning to undergo IVF Treatment (What to consider)

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IVF treatment is more sort of a part-time job which requires your time, effort, sense of responsibility and maintaining a balance between other matters of life. Before going for the treatment take mental notes of the whole scenario and consider the things involved during the whole process including managing the finances. Balancing work and treatment Even if you try your best your work routine will be juggled with the treatment. So, try to plan ahead. Do not involve yourself in work activities which require more attention, time and effort. If you have paid leaves or if your sick leaves are available, tend to get the advantage of that. Do not indulge yourself in additional commitments or outstation activities. The IVF Cycle can be an emotional roller-coaster and dealing with it requires flexibility and understanding. The human body is intricate and can be unusual, and you never know without a doubt how you may respond to a prescription or method. Take extra care of yourself. Search fo...

What is considered as “Poor Res-ponders”?

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Ladies reacting inadmissibly to controlled ovarian hyper stimulation in IVF Procedure are largely alluded to as poor responders however there may be various foundations for the poor ovarian reaction. These patients comprise a test. There is no all-inclusive meaning of a poor responder. Various indicators, for example, a high basal FSH level, low pinnacle E2 level, and the clomiphene test have been assessed however the last test is ovarian reaction to incitement, which can't be totally anticipated before somewhere around one COH cycle. There exists no past investigation of the effect of the quantity of follicles or oocytes enrolled on the result of the ensuing cycle. The extensive variety of meanings of "poor responders" causes numerous issues. Diverse medications and new procedures for the administration of poor responders that are assessed are hard to analyze between various investigations. The specialist's basic analysis and patient directing won't be proof bas...

Sperm Freezing

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Sperm freezing is the process of collecting, analyzing, freezing and storing a man’s sperm. These samples are used later for fertility treatments or for donation to other couples or individuals for artificial insemination, including same-sex female partners. The overall process is known as cryopreservation and is also called a sperm bank.  Cryopreservation process involves: ●         Routine screening for infection (HIV, hepatitis and rapid plasma regain test for syphilis) ●         Provision of semen sample or sperm extraction if required ●         Analysis of sperm quantity and quality ●         Freezing of viable sperm ●         Storage of the sperm indefinitely The samples are separated into multiple vials to be frozen. When the time comes, the sperm is thawed, washed and tested for mobility p...

Obesity and IVF – Does weight reduction help?

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The people who are overweight are in general under risk of diseases like diabetes, blood pressure and thus they are under high risk of infertility too. Obesity increases the chances of infertility too. The hormonal problems occur due to the presence of the high and low amount of fats in the body. IVF treatment has relation with obesity and it can affect the egg quality. IF a woman is overweight or suffering from obesity, falling pregnant is more troublesome than the individuals who have normal weight. As the women get obese, the quality of her eggs reduces and furthermore the uterus become hostile towards the embryo which can result in miscarriage. Body Mass Index Measurement If the female is underweight or overweight, this could result in the complexity of pregnancy. In case if BMI is out of range, consult the specialist so that the adequate steps should be taken into consideration. Body Mass Index chart can be seen to accurately measure the weight height measurements. The lifestyle ...

IVF and ICSI

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IVF represents in vitro treatment which is also called test-tube baby is an exceptional procedure of preparation of egg cell utilizing sperm outside the female belly. This is the most recent and the most potential strategy of insemination which is connected to accomplish treatment regardless of the sperm quality when In vitro preparation comes up short. Ordinarily known as unnaturally conceived child in layman dialect, it implies treatment of the egg and sperm outside the body in the lab and moving them once again into the uterus. Prior to the preparation was done in the test tubes, however, nowadays the treatment is done in the dishes called petri-dish extraordinarily intended for IVF. Application of IVF In vitro preparation is recommended by specialists when the majority of alternate strategies inside the worldview of conceptive technology fails. In-vitro treatment of the ovulatory procedure is controlled through hormone control. The female eggs are expelled from the female's o...

Male Infertility (PESE / TESE)

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With the advent of new technology, new methods of treatments have been evolved. The infertile men who were previously not capable of becoming fathers can now be treated using the latest treatment methods. The capacity to prepare eggs by specifically infusing sperm into an egg ( Intra-cytoplasmic sperm infusion ) implies that not many sperms are expected to accomplish an effective pregnancy. Sperm is delivered in the gonad and transported to the penis where liquid from the prostate joins with the sperm to create semen. There are several techniques to cure male infertility. However, it depends on various factors that which techniques Is best for any particular conditions. PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Extraction) PESA and TESA are comparable systems where a needle is utilized to separate sperm from the gonad or epididymis. The epididymis is an organ that lives behind the gonad and where the sperm is developed and build up the capacity to move. The epididymis can be amplified aft...