The multiple or more than one embryo formation during IVF is frozen using liquid nitrogen at minus -196 ̊C. These frozen embryos, are utilized to achieve fertilization, in next cycle run of IVF. This technique is called Frozen-Embryo Transfer or FET. The advantage of FET or Frozen-Embryo-Transfer is that, the technique prevents or preludes, hormonal stimulation & egg collection again and again. Embryos are frozen […]
IVF is a procedure in which mature ova is fertilized with male-sperm, outside the body environment. The initial monitoring and stimulation of female cycle results in super-ovulation. Super-ovulation is followed by removal of mature egg, or oocyte retrieval. The ovum or egg collected, are fused with fertile sperm cells, isolated on petri plates, containing nutrient media. The embryo obtained is cultured for a minimum of […]
Back pain is a common occurrence during pregnancy. The developing fetus & baby-fat deposit at your abdominal region, forces a protruding belly-shape, resulting in unequal pressure at upper and lower end of backbone. The physiological action of ligament-loosening hormones Human Placental lactogen, Relaxin and Oxytocin , weight gain from sedentary life-style & a shifting center of gravity as a result of pregnancy-belly, adds up to […]
The fusion of egg and sperm in natural environment, in womb leads to formation of embryo in surrogate. The similar feat can be achieved by use by IVF, to give birth to surrogacy baby. During the early growth of the multi-cell embryo, all of the energy and chemicals required for cell division, come from the mother’s egg. An embryo begins its growth as a single […]
ICMR Guidelines The Indian Council for Medical Research provides for a list of guidelines to be followed on selection of surrogates on surrogacy process and IVF treatments in ART clinics located in India. Surrogate may be referred by doctor or surrogacy agency; however, negotiations between the couple and the surrogate need to be carried out independently during surrogacy process. Payment done to surrogate must be […]
Infertility is a critical component of reproductive health, and has often been neglected. An accurate profile of the prevalence, distribution, and trends of infertility is an important first step towards shaping evidence-based interventions and policies to reduce the burden of this neglected disability globally. Most market research surveys, on reproductive health and fertility treatment fail to capture data on comprehensive medical history and clinical examination. […]