1/7
Fertility concerns have become a significant chunk of our population's issues. As per WHO data, one in six couples is dealing with infertility. This is because the female eggs and the male sperm can be sorted to find the best quality ones and fertilized with micromanipulation to overcome fertilization obstacles.
2/7
Of course, we would have higher pregnancy chances; lesser risk, and we would look at healthier mothers and children born in the future!
3/7
Our womb layers are known to be receptive to an incoming pregnancy only 2-3 days a month! These patients shouldn't have a fresh transfer as the developed endometrium may not be sensory to the endometrium.
4/7
Embryos grow from one cell egg into two cells, four cells, eight cells, and 16 cells (morula), and eventually, by day 5/6, it becomes a blastocyst. This is why embryos must be frozen or transferred permanently at the blastocyst stage. Otherwise, we would transfer or freeze embryos that cannot be implanted.
5/7
One is where medication is given to develop the endometrium lining, and the second is where we track the ovulation time for the woman and transfer the embryo per the body’s rhythm. Most of all, the patient is NOT on estrogen or Progesterone tablets, which becomes a medication-free or “Purely Natural “cycle.
6/7
The most common side effect or associated IVF issue is “Multiple Pregnancy.” As a usual practice, doctors transfer 2-3 embryos each time. If all these implants are, we look at twins or triplets, which becomes a high-risk pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies are associated with higher chances of rising blood pressure and blood sugar during pregnancy.
7/7
Bleeding during pregnancy and much higher chances of Cesarean deliveries. Multiple pregnancy is almost always associated with preterm delivery, and its related effects on the growth and health of children are a significant concern. This current practice of Single embryo transfer goes a long way in guaranteeing better Mother and child health.
