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by mariafrancy on Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:33 pm

IVF Treatment - Any experience?

Hi all, my husband and I are both 42, unable to conceive "naturally". We are thinking of IVF to have a child and so we consider an infertility hospital in Kerala. I know IVF is quite commonplace these days but my husband is really very excited. Has anyone here gone through IVF treatment with their partner/husband and if so what were your experiences?
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by talkhealth on Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:34 am

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Hi Maria,

Thanks so much for your post, although we don't have a fertility hub yet at talkhealth I am sure we have members who have had experience with IVF, I have asked our wider community for their experiences.

In the meantime, if you haven't already visited, you might find this NHS Choices page helpful: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/IVF

Do keep us updated!

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by chun.yi@mail.com on Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:09 am

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mariafrancy wrote:Hi all, my husband and I are both 42, unable to conceive "naturally". We are thinking of IVF to have a child and so we consider an infertility hospital in Kerala. I know IVF is quite commonplace these days but my husband is really very excited. Has anyone here gone through IVF treatment ( http://www.cimarindia.org/specialities/fertility ) with their partner/husband and if so what were your experiences?

Hi Maria Francy, we found our fertility specialist from a friend’s referral. This doctor is Dr. Ann Tan. She thoroughly explained the process to me and my husband. We’ve undergone a series of tests and was all so worth it in the end. Here’s a link which you might find helpful http://www.anntan.com.sg/ivf.html :)

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by SpencerRyce on Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:41 am

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If you are infertile, your doctor will go over your health history, medications, sexual history, and your sex habits, like how often you have sex.

Men will get a physical exam and often a sperm analysis, which tests the health of his sperm.

For women, testing begins with a medical history and physical exam, including a pelvic exam. The doctor then makes sure that she ovulates regularly and her ovaries are releasing the eggs. Blood tests are taken to measure hormone levels. The ovaries and uterus may be examined by ultrasound, and a specific X-ray test can check the uterus and fallopian tubes.

In about 80% of couples, the cause of infertility is either an ovulation problem, blockage of the fallopian tubes, or a sperm problem. In 5%-15% of couples, all tests are normal, and the cause is not known.

What Are the Treatments for Infertility?
In men, fertility is treated with:

Surgery, if the cause is a varicoele (widening of the veins in the scrotum) or a blockage in the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm.
Antibiotics to treat infections in the reproductive organs.
Medications and counseling to treat problems with erections or ejaculation.
Hormone treatments if the problem is a low or high level of certain hormones.
In women, infertility is treated with:

Fertility drugs and hormones to help the woman ovulate or restore levels of hormones
Surgery to remove tissue that is blocking fertility (such as endometriosis) or to open blocked fallopian tubes
Infertility in men and woman can also be treated with assisted reproductive technology, or ART. There are several types of ART:

IUI (intrauterine insemination): Sperm is collected and the placed directly inside the woman's uterus while she is ovulating.
IVF (in vitro fertilization): The sperm and egg are collected and brought together in a lab. The fertilized egg grows for 3 to 5 days days. Then the embryo is placed in the woman's uterus.
GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) and ZIFT (zygote intrafallopian transfer): The sperm and egg are collected, brought together in a lab, and quickly placed in a fallopian tube. With GIFT, the sperm and eggs are placed into the fallopian tube. With ZIFT, a fertilized egg is placed into the tube at 24 hours.
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by SpencerRyce on Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:16 pm

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Infertility is relatively common; it occurs in about 11 percent of reproductive age couples. Fortunately, with help from today's fertility treatments and advanced reproductive technologies, more than 80 percent of couples with infertility problems will get pregnant.


Basic Infertility Treatments Most Common
Most couples will conceive with "first level" infertility treatments such as fertility drugs, lifestyle changes or intrauterine insemination (IUI). The vast majority will not require advanced technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).


Infertility Treatment Plan
The type of infertility treatment depends upon the cause(s) of infertility including the presence of male infertility, the couple's infertility treatment history, and many other factors such as female age.


Contacting a Fertility Treatment Specialist
If you are having difficulty getting pregnant, one of the most positive you can take is contacting a qualified fertility specialist. The reproductive process is very complex and specialists undergo years of advanced training that allow them to deliver the best infertility care possible. Appropriate fertility tests can help determine the exact cause(s) of a couple's issues in trying to conceive and the best course of treatment.

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by SpencerRyce on Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:48 pm

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What Are the Treatments for Infertility?
In men, fertility is treated with:

Surgery, if the cause is a varicoele (widening of the veins in the scrotum) or a blockage in the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm.
Antibiotics to treat infections in the reproductive organs.
Medications and counseling to treat problems with erections or ejaculation.
Hormone treatments if the problem is a low or high level of certain hormones.
In women, infertility is treated with:

Fertility drugs and hormones to help the woman ovulate or restore levels of hormones
Surgery to remove tissue that is blocking fertility (such as endometriosis) or to open blocked fallopian tubes

Infertility in men and woman can also be treated with assisted reproductive technology, or ART. There are several types of ART:

IUI (intrauterine insemination): Sperm is collected and the placed directly inside the woman's uterus while she is ovulating.
IVF (in vitro fertilization): The sperm and egg are collected and brought together in a lab. The fertilized egg grows for 3 to 5 days days. Then the embryo is placed in the woman's uterus.
GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) and ZIFT (zygote intrafallopian transfer): The sperm and egg are collected, brought together in a lab, and quickly placed in a fallopian tube. With GIFT, the sperm and eggs are placed into the fallopian tube. With ZIFT, a fertilized egg is placed into the tube at 24 hours.

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