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.
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a technology in which the eggs from the female partner and sperms from the male partner are fertilized in a specialized culture medium. It is commonly known as test tube baby because the process of fertilization occurs outside the body.
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.