The common reasons that make it difficult to get pregnant include stress, obesity, late marriages, poor lifestyle choices, drugs, excessive exercise, and medical conditions like declining count & quality of egg & sperm, ovulation disorders, menstrual problems, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis.
But the good news is that as of now, medical science has evolved enough that conceiving a child even after infertility isn't impossible. New scientific methods are discovered to develop an egg artificially in a glass container, and one of such methods is a Test Tube Baby.
The term Test Tube Baby is used interchangeably with In Vitro Fertilization. It is a kind of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) that involves fertility treatments and procedures to help couples who are unable to conceive naturally. ART is a complex procedure involving manipulating eggs, sperm, or embryos to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.
ART technology like IVF is the most effective infertility treatment option for couples dealing with multiple factor infertility. The phrase ‘in Vitro' is a Latin term that means “within the glass.” And as the name suggests, the process involves creating an embryo outside of the body in a laboratory. So, the baby conceived through the procedure, i.e., through In Vitro Fertilization is a Test Tube Baby, a non-medical term used by people to refer to IVF.
Test Tube Baby Process
Test tube baby process is a set of multiple procedures generally taking around 4-6 weeks to complete. Thus it is recommended when there is severe or multiple factor infertility. Your fertility doctor may plan an individualized IVF treatment based on your medical condition and needs.
However, the general procedure of the test tube baby process involves -
- Stimulation of Ovaries
The procedure starts with the stimulation of the ovaries to produce more mature eggs. Fertility medications are used to support the reproductive hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing hormone (LH) that trigger ovulation and release of an egg.
- Egg Retrieval
A surgical procedure is carried out using suction and with the help of a needle to retrieve mature eggs from the ovaries.
- Sperm Collection and Insemination
The collected eggs are then fertilized with the partner’s sperm in a laboratory in a Petri Dish at a controlled temperature to form the embryo.
- Embryo Transfer
The fusion of egg and sperm creates an embryo or embryos which are either transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy or can be frozen based on multiple factors and your personal decision.
You should also be aware that another additional procedure like Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can also be performed during test- tube baby process based on medical factors and to improve the success rate.
Test Tube Baby Cost
The test-tube baby treatment cost in India or anywhere else in the world isn't universal, and it heavily depends on several factors. But on average, one cycle of IVF costs around Rs 1.5 Lakhs. However, the overall cost also varies on multiple factors such as age, medical condition & complications, medications, number of tests, surgeries (ICSI), cost of embryo freezing, etc.
How Effective is the Test Tube Baby Process?
Assisted Reproductive Technology like IVF, comes out to be a ray of hope for couples. But one may also be worried about its success rate of it. However, pregnancy through IVF, or test-tube baby procedure is generally very effective & safe for couples who are struggling with infertility. Millions of babies have been born around the world with the help of ART.
With the advancement in medical technologies, the success rate of live birth through IVF is also improving. Despite that, it is also essential to understand that nothing can be assured in the medical field, just like any other medical procedure.
We also recommend choosing the right IVF clinic for your parenthood journey. Crysta IVF is India’s most trusted & leading fertility chain providing all types of fertility treatments. The renowned fertility experts at Crysta IVF will make your parenthood journey smooth and comfortable through the right guidance and treatment.
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