IVF Treatment in Chennai

1. Fertility Evaluation

The first step is a detailed assessment of both partners. Depending on the situation, this may include blood tests, hormone testing, ultrasound scans, semen analysis, ovarian reserve assessment, and other investigations.

The purpose is to identify factors affecting fertility and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

2. Ovarian Stimulation

Medications are used to encourage the ovaries to develop multiple follicles rather than a single naturally developing follicle.

During this stage, the fertility team monitors follicular development through ultrasound scans and, when required, blood tests. Medication doses may be adjusted according to the response.

3. Egg Retrieval

When the follicles reach the appropriate stage of development, eggs are collected through a minimally invasive procedure. Medication or sedation is generally used to keep the procedure comfortable.

The collected eggs are then transferred to the embryology laboratory.

4. Fertilisation

The eggs are combined with sperm in the laboratory. Depending on sperm quality and the treatment plan, conventional IVF or ICSI may be used.

With ICSI, an embryologist injects a single sperm directly into an egg to assist fertilisation.