Intrauterine insemination is a simple procedure where a processed sample of semen is placed in the uterine cavity at an approximate time of ovulation to increase the chances of pregnancy.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology wherein an egg is fused with the sperm outside the body. The egg is cultured for a few days, then the embryo is implanted in the uterus.
Egg freezing is a method of storing eggs to preserve their fertility and allow the woman to have a baby later on in life, when she wills to have one.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a form of IVF treatment that involves injecting a single sperm into each egg. It is utilized in cases of infertility due to male factors.
This is one of the simplest steps in fertility management. It involves stimulating ovulation and having timed intercourse during the period of highest fertility.
Microfluidic technology is used for sperm quantification, sperm quality analysis, and sperm sorting. This helps to get the best yield of sperm without damaging the cells.
Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting (MACS) is a type of semen preparation technique that aids in selecting the sperm with the best characteristics. This helps separate the healthy sperm from the damaged ones.
PESA, TESA, and TESE are surgical procedures performed to retrieve sperm from testicles, where they are formed. It is helpful in cases of male infertility.
Micro TESE (Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction) allows men with non-obstructive azoopermia to become biological fathers. It is the process of retrieving sperm directly from the testicular tissue.
PICSI is a technology-modified form of ICSI procedure that is used for men have a high degree of immature sperm. This technique helps select mature sperm for in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI) is a technique in assisted reproductive technology that helps embryologists examine and select healthier sperm using a high magnification microscope.
It’s a very advanced technique where a highly specialized microscope is used to check for placement of spindle in egg before the eggs are injected with sperm. Bloom IVF was the first in India to get this technology in 2018.
Semen freezing is a procedure to freeze and store sperm in an IVF lab. Stored sperm can be frozen for an indefinite time after cryopreservation.
An embryoscope is an advanced type of incubator with a time-lapse system that allows the embryos to be observed from the time of fertilization until transfer into the uterus.
A specialized procedure that utilizes a laser to create a small opening in the outer shell of an embryo. This allows the embryo to attach to the uterus and increases the likelihood of a pregnancy.
A screening procedure to analyze embryos for any chromosomal abnormalities before they are transferred to the uterus.
Blastocyst culture (BC) is a process in which an embryo is grown in a lab until it reaches the blastocyst stage. This procedure maximizes chances of pregnancy.
Embryo transfer is the final step of IVF and involves placing one, two or maximum three healthy embryos in the uterine cavity under ultrasound guidance.
Also known as elective single embryo transfer ( eSET), this procedure involves the transfer of a single embryo amongst the cohort of multiple embryos.
Sequential embryo transfer (SET) involves transferring two embryos into the uterus during a single IVF cycle. It helps increase implantation rates for infertile couples.
This is a procedure which is used to freeze either surplus embryos or all embryos of an IVF cycle These embryos can be cryopreserved and implanted in the womb in the future.
Luteal phase support (LPS) is a hormonal therapy that helps the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) prepare for pregnancy. It is used in IVF and artificial insemination.
In this procedure, the uterine cavity is stimulated by rubbing the cavity using a thin plastic cannula called a pipelle. This is a simple 5-minute painless procedure.
It is possible for women to donate their eggs so that another woman, who is unable to produce healthy eggs, can have a baby. This treatment is a boon for infertile women with ovarian problems.
This treatment is offered to couples in whom the male has no sperm or very poor sperm or in whom procedures such as ICSI or Tese ICSI have failed.
This is a very new technique introduced in ART as a therapy for aging ovaries. It helps to rejuvenate (reawakens the egg maturation process) and gives hopes to many.
GCSF or Granulocyte colony stimulating factor, is a glycoprotein with growth factors which helps in proliferation of the endometrial tissue.
Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment, also known as PRP Treatment, is a popular treatment in many conditions PRP for fertility is suggested by specialists in some situations.
Hysteroscopy is the diagnostic procedure to evaluate the uterus from inside, using a telescope with a camera attached to it.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that helps the doctors see inside the body using a telescope-like instrument that has a camera attached to its end.
