In vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most effective treatments in assisted reproduction and consists insemination of the ovules in the laboratory and the cultivation of embryos to the uterus at the time of transfer. Together with our specialist in assisted reproduction talk of IVF with sperm injection
Such treatment is indicated in cases where there is a low semen quality or may be due to various diseases of women such as tubal occlusion, the presence of endometriosis, problems related to ovulation, etc.. To obtain the eggs, the woman is subjected to a treatment ovarian stimulation , monitored by ultrasound and hormonal determinations, and at the appropriate time, under sedation, the ovarian follicles are sucked. The aspiration is carried out by a surgeon and the approximate duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes after which the patient remains in the room for a couple of hours and under observation.
In vitro fertilization with sperm injection
The seed of the adult male is taken and placed with the female gametes in a special container so that the sperm penetrates the oocyte. When it is not possible to practice conventional insemination, they are used assisted reproductive techniques such as' ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI), through which the sperm is injected directly into the oocyte with the help of micromanipulators microscopes, selecting gametes suitable analyzing their morphological characteristics.
Embryo Transfer
After a few days of cultivation during which embryologists remain in contact with patients to keep them informed on the evolution of the embryos, they select one or two in order to transfer them to the uterus. This transfer is done in the operating room but painless and does not require sedation. It is performed using ultrasound instruments to identify the exact point at which to place the embryos. As regards the excess active embryos that are not transferred, these are vitrified and stored in special liquid nitrogen containers of last generation that are automatically monitored 24 hours on 24.