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Overview of the IVF Process. Eggs are retrieved from the ovary, and fertilized in a lab. The embryos are incubated for a few days to allow them to divide and grow. They are then transferred into the womb. |
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EGG RETRIEVAL
The retrieval (follicular aspiration) of the egg is done with the aid of ultrasound guidance. The ultrasound directs a long thin needle to the ovaries and the eggs are sucked out into a test tube. It is usually performed under general anesthesia. Your partner's sperm will be required on this day. |
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INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION (ICSI)
ICSI is increasingly being used as part of IVF. The procedure involves injecting a single sperm directly into the egg with a needle. The alternative is to mix the sperm with the egg in a dish in the hope that it will fertilize naturally. ICSI raises the odds of fertilization. |
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EMBYRO TRANSFER
Embryo transfer: The embryos are taken out of incubation and are placed in the woman's womb using a thin tube (catheter) inserted through the vagina. If the embryo sticks to the womb, it is said to have implanted, and pregnancy occurs. |
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