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How many times is IVF Possible

July 20, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Pregnancy and parenting a baby are a dream for many. It becomes a fond dream when you are unable to conceive and get pregnant.

Thanks to modern science and technology, there are many new ways in which you can target to get pregnant and raise a baby.

The infertility drugs and various procedures of ART- Assisted Reproductive Techniques are a scientific blessing to achieve the state of pregnancy.

The most common ART procedures are intrauterine insemination (IUI), In-vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm or egg donation, and Intra-cytoplasmic

Sperm Injection (ICSI). However, the most commonly used procedure with a high success rate is In-vitro fertilization (IVF). Over 200000 babies were conceived with IVF successfully in the US alone in a year and you are no exception.

“Don’t give up!” advocates Dr. Shivani Bhutani, the best gynecologist of Punjab, from EVA Hospital, “With calculated actions and appropriate treatments, pregnancy can be achieved.”

How successful is IVF Treatment?

IVF is the process where the woman’s eggs are extracted and fertilized under controlled laboratory conditions and then the resulting embryo is transferred into the women’s uterus through the cervix.

If you have been trying to get pregnant in natural ways and haven’t been successful, with further investigation, the doctor will examine the causes of infertility. The most likely infertility causes are as follows:

Premature ovarian failure
Ovulation disorders
Hormonal imbalances
Endometriosis
Blocked Fallopian Tube
PCOS
Male infertility (in case of low sperm count, poor motility, and poor quality sperm)
Failed IUI treatment cycle
Unexplained infertility

Patients with any of the above lacunas have known to benefit from the cycles of IVF. Usually, patients around the age of 40 are known to have recommended IVF at the earliest.

IVF has been successful in all countries in the world. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports about 4 million births per year in the US. This implies that nearly 1% to 2% of births in the US are IVF babies. This clearly signifies that IVF and other ART techniques are the new buzzwords in combating infertility.

What Are the Factors That Affect the Success of Ivf?

There are a couple of factors affecting the success of IVF. Dr. Shivani Bhutani says, “The age of the woman is a predominant factor in the success of IVF.

Patients between the age brackets of 35-41 are more likely to get a successful IVF. There is a 4% success rate of patients who are over 42 years of age. Chances of success of IVF are higher at a younger age than older women with fewer eggs or poor quality eggs.

The fertility problem or the reason for infertility also determines how quickly the patient can get pregnant. Sometimes a large dosage of ovarian stimulation drugs is needed to be administered to patients with ovarian dysfunction. Male infertility problems and unexplained infertility may, however, take longer than anticipated.

Previous pregnancy, miscarriages, age of the donor in case of donor eggs and the duration of time over which the couple has been infertile have been a few other factors affecting the success of IVF.

Dr. Bhutani strongly says apart from medical abnormalities, the lifestyle of the patient plays an important role in determining the success of IVF.

Overweight or underweight women, women who smoke, women who do not exercise or eat healthy have higher chances of prolonged infertility.

How Many Cycles of Ivf Are Recommended?

Depending on the factors mentioned above and the expertise of the doctor, the numbers of cycles of IVF vary from individual to individual.

The cost of IVF hovers between Rs.90000 to Rs.3,00,000 depending on the city and the facilities at the clinic. Research has shown that about 70% of the patients are usually successful after 6 or more cycles of IVF if the woman is about 40 years in age.

Dr. Bhutani recommends patients stop using their own eggs after 3-4 failed IVF cycles. The woman may not be producing sufficient eggs or eggs of good quality, so the doctor usually advises them to go for the donor eggs.

Dr. Shivani is known among her patients to endorse optimism and positivity and not to lose hope in such despairing times. She understands that the patient spends a fortune in each cycle and also adds to the mental agony with each failed IVF cycle. So she always advises her patients with empathy and positivity.

“There is no guarantee with each cycle and the process and the results vary from person to person,” says the best gynecologist in Punjab, dr. Bhutani.

You may be lucky to get pregnant in the first IVF cycle, but it may not hold true for any other couple. Dr. Bhutani says an average couple may need tentatively six IVF cycles before entering the threshold of parenthood.

Final Words

Pregnancy is a dream for many couples and lets the best team on board turn your dream into reality. Analyze the facilities the clinic provides and study the expertise of the gynecologist you plan to approach.

With finesse in skills and expertise and the best modern facilities at EVA hospital, Dr. Shivani Bhutani is the most trusted name for IVF in Punjab. Seek the help of the best team at EVA and get your queries solved and let the aim of parenthood achieve a real shape.

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Endometriosis and IVF

October 24, 2019March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Infertility has been a major cause of depression among women. The causes of infertility may be many but one of the most debatable and discussed cause is endometriosis.

Endometriosis has been one of the most challenging diseases for gynecologists in helping women conceive. This is typically a condition where endometrial tissue which lines the womb, starts to grow outside the womb. Not only does it cause immense pain, it is one of the leading causes of infertility. The causes of endometriosis remain oblivious yet sometimes endometriosis may be caused due to genetic predisposition, immune dysfunction or may be environmental changes.

The process of endometriosis means chronic inflammation, scar tissue, and adhesions. Women with endometriosis usually complain of pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and the whole baggage of infertility. Endometrial deposits can cause disruption or obstruction in the fallopian tubes and can prevent fertilization. The endometrial deposits can lead to cysts and interfere with the process of ovulation.

Endometriosis has been reported to affect 6%-10% of the female population and nearly 25%-50% of infertile women suffer from this debilitating disease. What’s even more startling is that nearly 35%-50% of the women with endometriosis are infertile.

Endometriosis at all stages has been reported to affect female fertility potential. With inflammation and subsequent formation of adhesions in the pelvis, the anatomy of the pelvis is distorted and this directly affects the anatomical connection between ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Advanced stages of endometriosis may lead to tubal blockages and also the formation of hydrosalpinges. In fact even mild or minimal endometriosis adversely affects spontaneous conception.

With all said and done it can be noted that some laparoscopic surgery may be a good option for younger patients. However for patients beyond 37 years the situation is alarming.

IVF comes as a blessing to patients suffering from endometriosis and are relatively not so young in age. Various researches show that after 1-4 IVF treatments nearly 56.7% women even in stage 3 or 4 endometriosis were pregnant and a whopping 40.3% were successfully able to give birth.

IVF provides a ray of hope for patients suffering from endometriosis. Women diagnosed with endometriosis have shown favorable results for conception when treated with IVF or FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer). In IVF, women’s eggs are retrieved and fertilized with partner’s sperms under controlled conditions in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are transferred in the uterus and pregnancy is ensured. Since endometriosis does not interfere with the fetus development, the pregnancy is healthy and so are the babies after IVF.

Endometriosis is a hindrance to conception and pregnancy. However under the aegis of an experienced doctor/gynecologist, the stumbling block can be removed and pregnancy can be accomplished. Dr. Shivani Bhutani, Eva Hospital, Ludhiana is a renowned doctor specialist in infertility and has handled umpteen cases of couples suffering from endometriosis successfully. She says, “Endometriosis has a detrimental effect on pregnancy. However with proper diagnosis and IVF/FET treatment, the infertility clause can be ruled out.”

Let there be million memories with your baby as you get rid of the infertility due to endometriosis. For any query or diagnosis, seek an appointment with the best infertility expert of Punjab, Dr. Bhutani.

Embryo Freezing

All You Need To Know About Embryo Freezing

September 11, 2019March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

You want babies but wish to postpone the decision of making babies into the near future because of the career boom, medical health, and medical treatment, or maybe gender change. Embryo Freezing is a medical boon and one of the greatest achievements of the ART- assisted reproductive technology.

Embryo freezing is a process that helps in allowing people to store embryos for later use. This process has existed for over two decades and is now increasingly seen as an option for reversing the ticking biological clock.

Women freeze their eggs because of multiple reasons. Some of the reasons are:

Career

Freezing embryo while at a younger age lets them focus on career and they can plan babies later in life.

Long-Term Partner

Lack of suitable long-term partner makes some women postpone the decision of having babies and freezing the embryos helps them benefit from younger eggs.

Post-IVF or ICSI

After the process of IVF (In vitro fertilization) or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) treatment, there are good quality embryos left after embryo transfer. So patients opt for embryo freezing so that it can be used at a later date or for donating to siblings.

Same-sex Couples

The same-sex couples or other LGTBQ+ people who wish to make babies can benefit from embryo freezing.

Genetic Disorders

People with genetic disorders that can affect reproduction opt for embryo freezing.

Radioactive Treatments

Certain medications or medical treatment like chemotherapy makes embryo freezing the right choice just before the radioactive treatment.

The patient has injected hormone stimulation medication for over 8-12 days and this stimulates ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The eggs are fertilized using IVF before they are frozen and let develop into embryos. The frozen embryos are frozen in sealed containers at low temperatures of -321 degrees Fahrenheit.

At this temperature, no biological process such as aging can occur and hence the embryos can remain viable for any length of time.

The best fertility expert of Punjab, Dr. Shivani Bhutani, says that an embryo can be frozen for over 10 years to 50 years. Embryos are not affected by the length of time they are frozen for.

The biggest hindrance in the process of freezing is the water that gets collected within the cells, which can lead to crystals after freezing and can burst the cell. The process of Cryopreservation leads to replacing water with a substance called cryoprotectant.

The embryo is then frozen, using slow cooling process or fast freezing process called vitrification. Vitrification is a flash or fast freezing technology which has brought a phenomenal improvement in the success rate of cryopreserved embryos.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani has seen a radical change in the lives of patients who opt for embryo freezing on the following accounts:

Additional Chance to Conceive

In case fresh embryo transfer isn’t successful, frozen embryo gives the patient the possibility of trying again without going through the process of ovarian stimulation medications.

Greater Success Rates

During the ovarian stimulation process, if the progesterone levels rise, the endometrium or uterine lining becomes less receptive to embryo implantation. In that case, the doctor recommends using frozen embryos as the process can be performed without stimulation medications. This increases the chances of success rates better than the fresh transfer of embryos.

Plan Your Family Anytime

Vitrified embryos can help the patient maintain the reproductive potential far beyond the proverbial biological clock. The patient can plan babies at just any age.

Mitigates Risks

Patients with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS) benefit from embryo freezing as the frozen embryo can safely be transferred. Even the couples who are at risk of passing on certain genetic conditions to their children can test the embryos for genetic mutations and ensure that no abnormality is passed on to the next generation.

When opting for embryo freezing, care must be taken in assessing the credentials and the number of success stories at the back of the doctor.

Dr. Shivani Bhutani is the most renowned IVF specialist in Punjab and has earned a name in addressing the concerns and doubts of the patients with her acumen and patience.

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