Category Archives: IVF Treatment

Even worse than the postcode lottery on IVF treatment being introduced by clinical commissioning groups (Report, 7 August) is the short-termism and lack of joined-up thinking in deciding what patient services to axe in order to save money. In my area (Herts Valleys), at a recent public consultation event, proposals were not only to cease providing IVF and specialist fertility services but also to stop funding vasectomy and female sterilisation operations. But funding of pregnancy/birth/postnatal care as well as abortions will continue. It should not need spelling out that prevention is always better than cure and to know that reducing unwanted/unplanned pregnancies is cheaper than dealing with the results of such pregnancies. When pointing this out, I was told that the CCG would continue to supply very effective contraceptives. Unfortunately figures and surveys show that contraceptives may be effective, but the human beings who use/do not use them are fallible. In real life, male or female sterilisation is the only 100% effective method of preventing pregnancy and it is sad that highly paid professionals tasked with spending our money efficiently do not appear to know this.Diane MundayWheathampstead, Hertfordshire One in six couples in the UK now struggle to conceive. Thats … Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - It's a giveaway unlike any other. A local fertility clinic gave away an opportunity to have a baby. Now, this so-called in-vitro fertilization lottery is the subject of a documentary on Netflix. Patients walk through Dr. Geoffrey Sher's doors every day. Their hope is that he can help them get pregnant. "My doctor said that the only way that we could get pregnant was with IVF. He gave us a five percent chance without it, but we cannot afford IVF," said Dianna Theyssen, one of the contest entrants in Dr. Sher's latest contest to win a free IVF treatment. Hundreds applied to the nationwide contest, sharing their videos online. Many of their stories were heartbreaking. Their stories were documented in the movie "Vegas Baby." That film follows several of the contest entrants. It was just released on Netflix this week. Dr. Sher said he held the contest mostly because it's too expensive for most people to get IVF; insurance won't cover a large part of it. "For many people, it is a life changing thing. I wish there wasn't a need for contests and seminars and free cycles," said Dr. Sher. In the end, a panel … Continue reading →

A Swadlincote couple have told of their devastation after having their hopes of having a baby by IVF treatment dashed. Chris and Kelly Chambers had tried for six years to have a child before a number of problems left them unable to conceive naturally. They knew their only hope of having their own child would be through IVF, but they were beset by issues. Chris, 38, already has two children from a previous relationship, which meant the couple were not eligible for IVF treatment on the NHS. Then it emerged that Kelly, 32, could not be an egg donor because she carries the cystic fibrosis gene. The couple are now desperately trying to raise 10,000 to pay for private IVF treatment using an egg donor. They had their first taste of heartbreak five years ago, when the couple, who have been together for seven years, discovered Kelly had miscarried their first baby. The following year, she suffered an ectopic pregnancy and they were decided to "do some research and start exploring their options". Chris said this point was the "start of the emotional rollercoaster". He said: "We had been together a couple of years and we were keen to start … Continue reading →

Researchers are using computers to select embryos for IVF treatment after trials showed the technology was better at selecting successful embryos than scientists. The computer vision technology is a subfield within artificial intelligence (AI) research. It was designed by researchers from Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, alongside others from the Boston Place Clinic in London and Dr Cristina Hickman, a scientific adviser to the British Fertility Society. The team researching the technology believe it could completely change IVF treatments. It uses computer algorithms which are "trained" to recognise healthy embryos by comparing them with embryos which may not successfully lead to pregnancy. The researchers say it is able to recognise 24 characteristics of embryos which are invisible to humans: from the size of the embryo to the texture of the image, as well as detailed biological characteristics relating to the number and similarity of cells in the embryo. Although the study used cattle embryos rather than human ones, it found that the computer regularly outperformed the embryologists. It used 48 images which were evaluated by the computer vision algorithm and by the embryologists. Stuart Lavery, director of the Boston Place Clinic, said the technology would not replace examining chromosomes … Continue reading →

PUBLISHED: 09:23 07 July 2017 | UPDATED: 14:13 07 July 2017 NHS IVF treatment has been suspended. Image shows the fertilisation process taking place in a lab. Picture: Phil Mynott Philip Mynott +44(0)1223441995 Email this article to a friend To send a link to this page you must be logged in. Tim, 35, and Fion Smalley, 37, of Old Hatfield have been trying for a baby since they became engaged three years ago but after no success, they decided to visit their doctor. The couple who wed in 2015 were offered IVF treatment at their last appointment in March, but as there was one other option before this last resort they chose to try it, but it sadly it didnt work. On June 26 the pair attended what should have been a routine appointment at Hertfordshire GynaeCATS Clinic at Colney Medical Centre but instead found out some devastating news. Self-employed consultant Tim said: We were told that IVF treatment has been suspended from June for six months while its under review, but might never return. To say we are devastated is an understatement, we feel completely let down by the NHS. We have always wanted to have children. My wife … Continue reading →

MORE details have been revealed about items that will no longer be handed out free on prescription. Toothpaste and verruca treatments are on the list of things that doctors will no longer routinely prescribe. Paracetamol and other easily accessible forms of pain relief and antihistamines will also no longer be available. We reported yesterday how Worcestershire's Clinical Commissioning Groups had agreed to withdraw funding for some items of food and medicine. The groups, who are responsible for buying healthcare services for the county's residents, also said some specialist baby milks, gluten-free food and vitamin and mineral pills will no longer be available on prescription. Most controversially, infertile couples will now be entitled to only one cycle of IVF on the NHS, rather than the two they currently receive. However, a spokesman for South Worcestershire CCG reassured people that decisions about what to prescribe would be based on the clinical judgment of their GP. He said: "If it is needed for patient then it will be given." The news of the cuts had a mixed response with online readers with some questioning the choices of medicines which were being prescribed. Charlotte Wilde wrote on the Worcester News facebook page: "Here's an … Continue reading →

The basic steps involved in the IVF treatment and embryo transfer are as follows: Preparing the Ovaries for Stimulation : Fertility medications are prescribed to suppress your natural menstrual cycle for about two weeks. After this, a patient is given fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. Multiple eggs are preferred because some eggs will not build up or fertilize after retrieval. Transvaginal ultrasound is used to study the ovaries, and blood test samples are taken to confirm hormone levels. Collection of eggs : For the egg collection, a minor surgical procedure is carried that uses ultrasound imaging and involves a needle being inserted through the vagina and into each ovary. The eggs are then collected through the needle. In some cases, medication is provided to reduce and remove potential discomfort. Fertilization of Eggs : The male partner is required to produce a sample of sperm, which is prepared for combining with the eggs. The collected eggs are mixed together with your partners or the donors sperm and stored in a laboratory to encourage fertilization. In some cases, if male partner has low sperm count, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be used. Through this procedure, a single sperm is injected directly … Continue reading →

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is utilized in more difficult infertility cases involving severe endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, or problems that cannot be corrected with other treatments. It is also the best treatment if both fallopian tubes are blocked. The IVF process is complex and consists of several steps, including: ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization of the eggs and embryo culture, embryo grading, and embryo transfer. Hormone injections are given to stimulate multiple egg production. This stimulation process usually requires the initial use of Lupron to suppress the ovary to prevent ovulation or the use of Antagon or Cetrotide during the stimulation cycle until the desired time. Daily gonadotropin injections are then added to stimulate the development of the eggs. These are usually given subcutaneously (under the skin) and are much less uncomfortable than the previous generations of medication. We then monitor the progress of ovulation induction with ultrasounds and blood estrogen levels over several days. An egg retrieval is performed by placing a special needle into the ovarian follicle and removing the fluid that contains the egg. This is a relatively minor procedure and is performed by visualizing the follicles with a vaginal ultrasound probe. A needle is directed alongside the … Continue reading →

The timing of the trigger shot is very important. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for this injection carefully.. Paper Boat Creative / Getty Images The next step in your IVF treatment is triggering the oocytes to go through the last stage of maturation. The eggs must complete their growth and development before they can be retrieved. This last growth is triggered with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Brand names for this include Ovidrel, Novarel, and Pregnyl. Timing this shot is vital. If it's given too early, the eggs will not have matured enough. If given too late, the eggs may be too old and won't fertilize properly. The daily ultrasounds at the end of the last step are meant to time this trigger shot just right. Usually, the hCG injection is given when four or more follicles have grown to be 18 to 20 mm in size and your estradiol levels are greater than 2,000 pg/ML. This shot is typically a one-time injection. (Yeah!) Your doctor will likely give you an exact hour to do this shot. Be sure to follow these instructions! Above, I said that the eggs must complete their development and growth before being retrieved. That's … Continue reading →

Raipur IVF Centre is one of the most experienced IVF & Infertility treatment providers in India. We are here to help you with our 21 years of infertility treatment experience and International work experience. Our centre combines a state-of-the-art facility with highly skilled staff and a nurturing approach to provide sophisticated and compassionate care. Our success rates are high other than any infertility institute in India. We specialize in each and every aspect of infertility and provide comprehensive services in IUI, IVF-ET, ICSI, Blastocyst, Failed IVF treatment, Egg donation, Embryo adoption, Endometriosis treatment, Surrogate motherhood, male infertility, Semen banking, Embryo freezing, Sexual psychological problem, PCOS, MESA, PESA, TESA, Hormone Analysis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopy Surgery and try to give moral and emotional support to our infertile couples. Infertility exacts an enormous toll on both the affected individuals and on society. Couples in their most active and productive years are distracted by the physical, financial and emotional hardships of this problem. For these couples, infertility is more than a ailment; it is a distressing life crisis which can greatly impact the couple's general health, marriage, family relationships, job performance and social interactions. We aim to simplicity this weight by providing comprehensive information, … Continue reading →