Despite the "popularity" of IVF among couples, many know practically nothing about this procedure. However, this method could potentially help solve the problems of many patients with infertility.
In vitro fertilization is the union of a woman's egg with a man's sperm (i.e., conception) in a test tube. After the procedure is successfully completed, doctors place the future baby into the mother's body and wait for results. An ultrasound is performed a few weeks later to determine if the procedure was successful. This method of treating infertility helps address issues related to the natural conception process. There is a common belief that "test-tube babies" are unhealthy, often die, etc. Fortunately, these rumors are incorrect. If you choose in vitro fertilization in Israel, your baby will be born and grow up healthy and will not differ from other children.
Causes
For women, the prerequisites for IVF can be pathologies of the fallopian tubes, where the oocytes cannot pass through. These disorders do not interfere with carrying a child or giving birth. Other options include previously undergone removal of the fallopian tubes or inflammatory diseases. For men, the problem may be a lack of sperm or a low sperm count.
Diagnosis
Undoubtedly, before undergoing the entire procedure, a complete examination is necessary. The "female" list may include various blood and urine tests (including for HIV/AIDS, hormonal disorders, syphilis), and ultrasound. For men, only a sperm analysis is required. There is also pre-implantation diagnosis. This is a true breakthrough in medicine. It allows for the diagnosis of a four-to-eight-cell embryo for various developmental anomalies, as well as determining its sex.
Conducting the In Vitro Fertilization Procedure in Israel
The procedure is conducted in several stages. The first stage involves stimulating the woman's ovaries to obtain several eggs at once. This is usually done with the help of special hormonal medications. Ultrasounds need to be performed periodically to identify any possible issues. The second stage is the "collection" of mature follicles. This stage is also usually performed under the control of an ultrasound machine through the vagina. The oocytes are then placed in a favorable environment until their "meeting" with the sperm. Simultaneously, the man must provide a sperm sample, which is also pre-treated. The doctor then places the obtained cells in a test tube, where conception occurs. The zygotes are placed in a special incubator where they develop. Throughout this period, embryologists or reproductive specialists monitor the development. This process will conclude after 2-5 days. The final stage is the actual transfer of the embryo into the mother's body. This procedure usually does not cause any discomfort and does not harm either the child or the mother. Supportive hormone therapy is necessary for the successful implantation of the embryo. Two weeks later, a blood test for hCG or an ultrasound is performed to detect pregnancy. All subsequent procedures usually proceed without any particular issues. It should be noted that the desired result—pregnancy—does not usually occur on the first or even the second attempt. Even in vitro fertilization in Israel does not guarantee a 100% result on the first try. However, do not despair; there have been cases where the long-awaited pregnancy occurred on the tenth attempt. Believe in the result, and everything will work out!