No. 10 Fwavei, Rayfield Jos South Plateau StateEmail:alpshospital@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.alpshospitals.com. Phone No: 08138288842, 08087774152
Who needs IVF?
In this article, we will be looking at the steps involved in the IVF treatment itself, answering the question of: How is it done?When a couple agrees to go the IVF way as a means to conception for whatever reason, the procedure is kick started with the stage of growing the eggs. Here, controlled doses of medications are administered to make the woman hyper ovulate. In the normal cycle, the woman just ovulates one egg, but in this case, she needs to do more than that, possibly 5 to 10. This is the reason the medication is administered, to help in doing so. Prior to this, there is the de-sensitization or down regulation process. This involves the control of the ovarian activity by muting it or keeping it quiet. This in turn becomes the precursor trigger for growing eggs when the right medication is eventually introduced. After the preliminary stimulation stage, and the eggs usually with a regular measurement between 17 to 20 millimeters in diameters are produced, the trigger stage follows. Here, a single injection is given which matures the eggs and makes them ready for retrieval.The theatre procedure which is a short and minor procedure, comes after this. Under ultrasound guide, the oocyte (eggs) are retrieved in the theatre through a procedure that lasts just 3 to 10 minutes. The fertilization stage follows this procedure. Here, the embryologist determines or follows a pre-arranged plan with the couple to either go the conventional fertilization way where the retrieved eggs are mixed with the sperm in the petri dish or the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) where a single sperm is injected into a single egg. After the fertilization stage (with any procedure one decides to adopt), the product of fertilization which is the zygote or embryo, is cultured for a period of time, that is placed in the incubator and monitored to see it develop. This is also called the cleavage stage. This is followed by the last stage which is the embryo transfer stage. The embryos are closely observed and selection is done based on the quality and perceived possibility of doing okay before transfer.
Implantation is expected after the transfer and pregnancy occurs.So basically, we have 6 stages in the IVF treatment procedure. The ovulation control and trigger stage, the egg retrieval stage, the fertilization stage, culturing stage, and finally the embryo transfer stage. The fragmented nature gives it a somewhat cumbersome look but in reality, it is a seamless and pain free process. It can be started and completed between 2 to 6 weeks depending on who is involved and the kind of protocol adapted.There could be a post implantation stage called the luteal stage. Here, some medications are given to support the pregnancy two weeks into the implantation. This is because at this stage, the body has not produced the nutrients, hormones, or chemicals to support the pregnancy. The interference with the spontaneous process that was originally supposed to be is what necessitates the exogenous supply of these hormones and nutrients, all of which are determined even before the embryo transfer. The pregnancy gets fully established in the space of 6 to 8 weeks and external supports are stopped.Now you have the IVF treatment process. Not as complicated as you thought, indeed, it is an amazing process, delivering great results.According to Dr. Kenneth Egwuda of Alps Hospitals, Jos IVF treatments are individualized in Alps, he feels it is that kind of treatment that puts the patients first.Dr. Kenneth Egwuda is always available to help out with solutions to reproductive problems you may need through expert approach, and guide through the process of IVF if that is what your situation may need. Dr. Kenneth Egwuda is a consultant Gynecologist with specialty in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). He has over 16 years of practice and experience. He trained in the UK, India, and Germany and he is also a Minimal Access Surgeon. His Hospital, ALPS Hospitals and Diagnostics, Jos, Nigeria, stands at the center stage of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Nigeria. It holds the record of the oldest delivery in Africa after Mrs. Davou 63 was delivered of a baby at the facility in 2018.
To find out more about him and what the hospital does, you can check up the hospital through the official website and other media handles below:FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT.No. 10 Fwavei, Rayfield-Zarmaganda road Jos South Plateau StateEmail:alpshospital@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.alpshospitals.com Phone No: 08138288842, 08087774152, 09025878343Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @askdr.ken YouTube @askdoctorken
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