Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) are distinct methods of assisted reproductive technology(ART) utilised to help women conceive when they face difficulties achieving pregnancy naturally. During IUI, sperm are injected directly into her uterus. IVF is a multi-step reproductive technology that involves egg stimulation, retrieval, lab fertilisation, and transfer. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is […]
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves directly inserting sperm into a woman’s womb. Intrauterine insemination is a type of artificial insemination that is a procedure for treating infertility. In this procedure, sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly in your uterus when your ovary releases one or more eggs […]
Infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and irregular menstrual cycles can be signs of poor egg quality – meaning the eggs are unable to be fertilised or develop into a healthy embryo. This condition is a leading contributor to female infertility and is often associated with factors such as age, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and environmental influences. As […]
The ideal IVF candidate is in overall good health. Beyond that basic requirement, it’s a question of your individual situation. The good news here is that IVF is effective in treating many different causes of infertility. It’s often a good option for Couples who have been trying to conceive for more than six months. Couples […]
The intracytoplasmic sperm injection process takes place during IVF. It is often performed for couples who are dealing with male factor infertility and for those who have not had success with IVF in the past. There are five main steps to the ICSI procedure: A sperm sample is taken from your partner’s semen or surgically […]
What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection? Before a man’s sperm can fertilize a woman’s egg, the head of the sperm must attach to the outside of the egg. Once attached, the sperm pushes through the outer layer to the inside of the egg (cytoplasm), where fertilization takes place. Sometimes the sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer […]
The common name for an oocyte is egg cell. A developing egg is called an oocyte. It is important to define Oocytes before explaining how their quality relates to Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Assisted reproductive technologies (ART). One oocyte matures during the menstrual cycle, becoming an oocyte and then an ovum, while several others […]
When you and your partner talk to a doctor about getting help for infertility, he may suggest a technique called ‘artificial insemination.’ It is a simple procedure with few side effects, and it can help some couples who haven`t been able to get pregnant. In artificial insemination, a doctor inserts sperm directly into a woman`s […]
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT): GIFT was launched as a more ‘natural’ version of IVF. Instead of fertilisation occurring in a culture dish in a laboratory, the woman’s eggs are retrieved from her ovaries and inserted between two layers of sperm in fine tubing. This tubing is then fed into one of the woman’s fallopian tubes, where […]
The gonadotropins in these formulations are FSH, and in some cases, a combination of FSH and LH (luteinizing hormone). These injections are taken nightly, typically for 5 to 10 days, and act directly on the cells of the ovary to stimulate egg development. Once a follicle containing an egg reaches a mature size, another hormone […]
