In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to a type of advanced fertility treatment in which eggs and sperm are fertilized outside of your body to create an embryo, which is then placed in the uterus.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is a simple treatment procedure in which healthy sperms are washed, concentrated, and injected directly into a woman’s uterus during the time of ovulation.
ICSI is a micromanipulation technique developed to achieve fertilization. In this procedure a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg.
IVF with egg donation is a form of assisted reproduction which makes pregnancy possible for women who are not able to conceive with their own eggs.
Embryo donation is a form of assisted reproduction in which an embryo is created using donor egg and donor sperm. The embryo is then transferred into the uterus of the recipient woman.
ICSI is a micromanipulation technique developed to achieve fertilization. In this procedure a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg.
Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction in which a woman carries a pregnancy within her uterus on behalf of another couple.
A couple’s inability to get pregnant naturally is referred to as infertility. Couples who undergo natural, unprotected intercourse for at least 12 months will be affected by this medical issue, both men and women. Infertility is believed to be a combination of problems and challenges that could include hormonal imbalances, ovulation issues, low sperm counts, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, and lifestyle choices, as well as age-related decline in fertility.
Dr. Anindita Singh is a dedicated infertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist practising in Kolkata.