IVF : Secret information for the childless

 IVF : Secret information for the childless . Perhaps the biggest factor in what the outcome of an IVF cycle will be is age. In general, women over 40 have a significantly lower rate of pregnancy than women under 40. Whether a woman’s IVF will be successful can be determined by measuring her FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and estradiol levels on the third day of her period. Elevation of either hormone decreases IVF success rates. Therefore, if this level increases, additional restrictions are imposed on any clinic. It can also predict the success of IVF. Women who have high FSH and estradiol levels on the third day of their period can undergo IVF or adoption with donor eggs. At present, however, the final decision is made by looking at anti mullerian hormone (AMH) in the blood and antral follicle count (AFC) by ultrasonography.

How can ectopic pregnancy occur after IVF?

As we know, ectopic pregnancy can occur in the part of the fallopian tube that has passed through the uterine muscle or remains after surgical removal. Ectopic pregnancy occurs after IVF in 0.5 percent to 3 percent of cases, but this rate is decreasing. Over the last few years embryo transfer has been routinely done with the help of ultrasound. As a result, the embryo is implanted in the most favorable part of the uterus.

The exact reason behind the incidence of ectopic pregnancy after IVF is unknown. Some believe that the embryo moves into the fallopian tube by some activation of the local cellular layer or by the action of the fluid inside the uterus. Sometimes illness causes the mouth of the fallopian tube to dilate, making it easier for the embryo to enter the fallopian tube.

‘What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?’

In a typical IVF procedure, eggs and processed sperm are placed side by side in a container in an incubator in the laboratory. This results in spontaneous fertilization of the egg or ovum and sperm or sperm. Embryos are grown in the laboratory in an incubator until transfer to the uterus. Transfer is usually done 3-5 days after egg retrieval.

In the intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) method, a single sperm is injected into each egg through a fine microscopic needle. Once the embryos are formed, they are allowed to grow in an incubator in the laboratory just like the non-Xi treated embryos.

The IVF team at the Free University of Brussels in Belgium performed the world’s first IVF. At that time, attempts were made to introduce the sperm through the eggshell or zona pellucida. Belgian scientists went the extra mile by injecting the sperm into the egg instead of leaving it under the eggshell. In 1992, the first pregnancy occurred with the IXI method. Since then millions of babies have been born with the help of this wonderful method.

The IXI method has the same pregnancy rate as IVF and the final result rate is almost the same. Neither of the two can therefore be said to be superior. However, IVF is a method that can definitely say that the egg is more likely to be fertilized. So ixi is highly secure technology. It is proven that babies born with this technology do not have any birth defects.