Specialised commercial culture media (the fluid in which embryos are grown in the lab) have now made it possible to successfully nurture embryos to the blastocyst stage outside the human body. This laboratory process is known as 'blastocyst culture'.
Laser-assisted hatching is a scientific IVF technique that can make it easier for the embryo to “hatch” or breakthrough its outer layer or “shell” (a membrane also known as the zona pellucida) by creating an opening.
Intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) is a technique used in IVF treatment to examine and select sperm using a high-magnification digital imaging microscope for microinjection into the egg.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI /ˈɪksi/ IK-see) is an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in which a single sperm cell is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg. This technique is used in order to prepare the gametes for the obtention of embryos that may be transferred to a maternal uterus.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. During IVF , mature eggs are collected (retrieved) from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — a type of artificial insemination — is a procedure for treating infertility. Sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly in your uterus around the time your ovary releases one or more eggs to be fertilized.
You may have a general physical exam, including a regular gynecological exam. Specific fertility tests may include: Ovulation testing. A blood test measures hormone levels to determine whether you're ovulating.
Patient counseling refers to the process of providing vital information, advice and assistance to help you with your medications and to ensure you take them properly. This also includes important information about the patient's illness and lifestyle.
