In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
02-20-22 | EurydiceI was scrolling in my FaceBook NewsFeed tonight and I was hook by a post from Jessica Soho (a Philippine news anchor and journalist) about a man who undergone In-Vitro Fertilization. While reading the FaceBook post, I got a little bit curious of how In Vitro Fertilization works because I was amaze of how expensive it was. According to the person in that post, he spent approximately 9 million pesos (lang naman) for the entire process. Like (WOW), 9 million Pesos?
Honestly, I really love the subject "Human Reproduction" . That was one of our subject before when I was still a first year college student. Don't get me wrong, I just like this subject because it gave me an idea of how fertilization occur. Aside from that, I also love science most specifically, Biology.
Back to the main topic which is about In Vitro Fertilization. Here are some facts that you should know about it.
What Is In Vitro Fertilization?
It is a type of Assistive Reproductive Technology (ART). It entails extracting eggs from the ovaries of a woman and fertilizing them with sperm. An embryo is a fertilized egg that has been fertilized. The embryo can then be frozen or transplanted to a woman's uterus for storage.
How Is In Vitro Fertilization Performed?
Based on my own research, here are the 5 steps involved in In Vitro Fertilization.
I. Simulation
During each menstrual cycle, a woman generally produces one egg. IVF, on the other hand, necessitates the use of several eggs. The chances of producing a viable embryo are increased when many eggs are used. Fertility medicines will be given to you to help your body generate more eggs. During this time, your doctor will conduct regular blood tests and ultrasounds to check egg production and determine when they should be retrieved.
ll. Egg Retrieval
Follicular aspiration is the term for egg retrieval. It's an anesthetic-assisted surgical treatment. A needle will be guided into your vaginal canal, into your ovary, and into an egg-containing follicle using an ultrasound wand. Each follicle will be suctioned for eggs and fluid with the needle.
III. Insemination
The male spouse will now be required to provide a sample of sperm. In a petri dish, a technician will mix the sperm with the eggs. If this does not result in embryos, your doctor may choose for ICSI.
IV. Embryo Culture
Your doctor will keep an eye on the fertilized eggs to make sure they're dividing and growing properly. At this phase, the embryos may be tested for genetic disorders.
V. Transfer
Embryos can be implanted once they are large enough. Three to five days after fertilization, this happens. A small tube called a catheter is placed into your vagina, through your cervix, and into your uterus during the procedure. The embryo is subsequently implanted into your uterus by your doctor.
Why is IVF so Expensive?
Many folks are perplexed as to why IVF is so costly. One reason is that, unlike other medical procedures, it is frequently uninsured, requiring patients to pay out of pocket, which can be costly.
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A/N: This article was made to educate everyone about how In Vitro Fertilization works. Especially to those who has ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, or an underlying medical problem.
Thank you for your time. Take care.
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That's how science works, it is so amazing because human can manipulate now even the genes of the living organism just like what they did about the fertilization. I also remember when I saw videos of those scientist who are making ear in the backbone of the rats. It's so shocking cause they successfully planted ear on the rat, thinking how they did it.