The first ever baby who was created in the lab ( i.e. IVF ) is “Louise Brown” in 1978 by P. C. Steptoe and R. G. Edwards. IVF (In vitro fertilization) is a technological process where several eggs are retrieved from a woman’s ovaries and then fertilized by the husband’s sperm outside the body in a controlled environment of the laboratory. The fertilized eggs then develop into embryos and these are returned to the woman’s uterus, by a procedure called embryo transfer. Fallopian tubes are the host for the union of egg and sperm to create an embryo. Blockage of the tube leads to loss of fertility potential in spite having good eggs and a healthy uterine cavity.

 

Though the first procedure was carried out for blocked fallopian tubes, subsequently it was found that other problems such as endometriosis, oligospermia also can be effectively treated by this innovative treatment modality. Over the past 30 years, In Vitro Fertilization has seen many changes that include continuous refinement techniques, development of patient selection criteria, and patient preparation to improve success rate.

 

At ACME fertility – we have a team dedicated to providing the highest quality of health care. The aim of ACME fertility is to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspect of medical practice – a personalized, clinical approach that aims to minimize medical and surgical intervention, yet offers you the best treatments and option available. We encourage you to learn as much as you can about the IVF program at our center. This section of the Web site offers an overview of medications, procedures, success rates and financial issues related to IVF. You will also have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art medical facilities, post your queries you may have related to infertility.

The IVF Program –
Many couples willing to have their own child are still unable to become pregnant after first line therapy such as ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, or reproductive surgery. For these couples, the next logical step is to explore the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) popularly known as Test Tube Baby.

C. The Preliminary Investigations are

For Wife –

• •  Hysteroscopy & measurement of Uterocervical length.
  • Ultrasound Examination of uterus and ovaries. (To exclude uterine pathology and cyst in ovaries)
  • Hormonal Profile (TSH, Prolactin, FSH & LH on 2 nd or 3 rd day of the period).
  • CBC, ESR, Blood VDRL, Blood Sugar PP, Blood group and Rh factor, HbsAg (Australia Antigen), HIV, HCV antibodies, Bleeding Time & Clotting Time, X-Ray chest.

For Husband –

• • Semen analysis.
  • Semen culture and antibiotic sensitivity test.
  • Antisperm Antibody test for husband and wife
  • Sperm Survival test and semen harvesting.
  • Blood for Australia Antigen, HIV Antibodies, HCV Antibodies

D. Procedure Guide

• Initial Consultation:
  The couple should bring along their records of infertility workup that they possess, such as hysterosalpingogram films, semen analysis report, basal body temperature chart, previous laparoscopy test results. The IVF specialist Dr Neelam Bhise will counsel the couple about the program and some further investigations may be necessary to establish the chances of success. The woman may have to be scheduled for a screening laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and ultrasonography, if needed to assess the pelvic anatomy and accessibility of the ovaries for egg retrieval.
• Hormonal Stimulation:
  The treatment start from the previous cycle and stimulation begins in early phase of next cycle, so as to get higher number of eggs. The medications are meticulously calibrated according to patient’s need and response.