Istanbul In Vitro Fertilization

During the classical in vitro fertilization method (IVF), mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized egg (embryo) or eggs (embryos) are then transferred to the uterus. The IVF cycle takes about three weeks. Sometimes these steps are split into different parts and the process can take even longer. When applying the microinjection (ICSI) technique, a single sperm cell taken from the father-to-be is inserted into the egg cell obtained from the mother-to-be with a thin needle under the microscope, and thus fertilization occurs. Especially in male-induced infertility (infertility), the chance of fertilization and pregnancy increases with the microinjection method.In vitro fertilization (IVF), one of the methods that enables individuals with various fertility problems to have children, is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology.

Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe , who collaborated on the IVF method, are considered to be pioneers of IVF , when the first 'in vitro fertilization' Louise Brown was born on July 25, 1978. In vitro fertilization treatment, which is applied in cases where women cannot become pregnant naturally, includes many methods, especially vaccination.

The step -by- step IVF process

In its most general definition, IVF treatment includes the fertilization of egg cells taken from the woman and the sperm cells taken from the man in the laboratory environment and the placement of the fertilized embryo into the uterus of the woman. Since the first successful IVF attempt in 1978, much progress has been made in IVF.

Stage 1: Egg production stimulated by hormone therapy

Normally, one egg per month in women grows, matures and hatches. If a single egg is taken in IVF procedures, the egg may not be fertilized or a healthy embryo may not develop after fertilization. For this reason , many eggs are tried to be obtained by using ovarian stimulating drugs in IVF . Treatment is started according to the results of vaginal ultrasonography and blood hormone results on the 2nd day of menstruation. At the beginning of the treatment, the drug doses are determined according to the body mass index (kg/m2) of the person, the ovarian reserve, the drug doses used in the previous treatments if IVF has been performed before, and the number of eggs collected. Drug doses and treatment protocols are determined specifically for each patient and individualized treatment protocols are applied.

Several different medications may be needed, such as:

Medications for ovarian stimulation: An injectable medication containing a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), a luteinizing hormone (LH), or a combination of both may be taken to stimulate the ovaries. These drugs allow more than one egg to develop at a time.