IVF Treatment in Chennai

5. Embryo Development

After fertilisation, embryos are monitored as they develop in the laboratory. Embryologists assess embryo development and quality before the transfer decision is made.

Some fertility centres may use technologies such as time-lapse embryo monitoring and embryoscopy as part of their laboratory services. Prashanth Hospitals lists Embryoscope and other advanced fertility techniques among its available services.

6. Embryo Transfer

A suitable embryo is transferred into the uterus through a thin catheter. The procedure is generally brief and does not usually require major surgery.

Depending on the treatment plan, embryos may also be frozen for future use.

7. Pregnancy Testing and Follow-Up

A pregnancy test is performed after the appropriate interval following embryo transfer. If pregnancy is confirmed, the fertility team continues monitoring and provides guidance for the next stage of care.

Advanced Fertility Treatments Available

IVF is part of a broader range of fertility treatments. Depending on the patient's diagnosis and treatment history, specialists may consider options such as:

• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Blastocyst transfer
• Frozen embryo transfer
• Embryo cryopreservation
• Sperm cryopreservation
• Laser-assisted hatching
• Preimplantation genetic testing when clinically appropriate
• Embryo monitoring
• Donor egg, sperm, or embryo programmes where appropriate

Prashanth Hospitals' fertility centre provides IVF and ICSI along with several advanced fertility techniques and reproductive services.