FAQ's

FAQs:

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) where an egg and sperm are combined outside the body, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus for implantation.

IVF may be recommended for individuals or couples facing fertility challenges, such as blocked fallopian tubes, male infertility issues, or unexplained infertility.

At Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, our IVF success rates are among the best in India. The success of IVF depends on various factors, and our experienced team tailors treatments to individual needs for optimal outcomes.

The duration of an IVF cycle varies, but it generally takes about 4-6 weeks. This includes ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, and embryo transfer.

While IVF is generally safe, some individuals may experience mild side effects such as bloating, cramping, or mood swings. Severe complications are rare, and our team closely monitors patients throughout the process.

Why do women freeze their eggs?

It is thought that it is mainly used for women diagnosed with cancer to preserve their fertility before cancer treatment. Nowadays, it is used by women who want to postpone having children. It could be for a number of reasons - not having an ideal partner, pursuing education or career, caring for parents or just to take pressure off relationships.

Egg freezing should be considered particularly in cases of

Endometriosis , Dermoid cyst , surgery for benign ovarian tumours. Infections like tuberculosis Disease like Systermic lupus erythmatosis where drugs cause decline in ovarian reserve , Fragile x syndrome , h/o early menopause in family

What’s the ideal age to freeze my eggs? When is it too late?

The optimal age to freeze eggs is 32-36, but any woman ages 30-40 should consider egg freezing if they plan to delay a family. The number of eggs a woman needs is dependent upon her age, but age is only one predictor and not every 35 year old or 40 year old are the same. Therefore, there is not necessarily an absolute upper age; although women less than and equal to 40 will have better success and studies have shown egg freezing is cost effective until age 38

Freeze your biological clock until the time is right for you!

Will this process remove all of my eggs?

A woman is born with one to two million immature oocytes (eggs) in her ovaries. Every month, a woman’s eggs grow as a cohort , one follicle (immature egg) becomes dominant and eventually ovulates, and the remainder of (non-dominant) follicles are lost through atresia. Thus, a woman will lose the majority of her eggs from atresia and not during ovulation. By taking IVF medication, the non-dominant follicles are “rescued” and not lost as they would be during atresia, and are collected for cryopreservation through egg retrieval. This process “rescues” follicles/eggs that would have otherwise been lost.

How long will I be on medicine before the retrieval?

To stimulate the ovaries, injectable medications are required for an average of 10 to 12 days. While on medication, monitoring via ultrasound will typically be required 4 to 5 times Once stimulated follicles have developed into mature eggs, which usually occurs after two weeks, you will undergo an egg retrieval

Can I still Work?

With the exception of your monitoring appointments, which will occur around 4 times for roughly two weeks, your work life will be uninterrupted. If you undergo a retrieval during the week, you will need to take off one day of work for the procedure. Weekend egg retrieval procedures are available, but precise timing of an egg retrieval is based on follicle development

What does it feel like to go through the egg freezing process?

Most women are nervous about the injections, then pleasantly surprised at how small and simple they are. During the egg retrieval you will be placed under sedation for the length of the procedure, which will take 15-30 minutes. Afterwards, you may experience bloating, spotting, and mild discomfort. Most women head back to work the next day.

How do I start for egg freezing cycle ?

The first step towards freezing your eggs is to make an appointment for a consultation. During that time you will discuss your medical history and the egg freezing procedure in more depth. Should you decide to move forward, blood tests and an ultrasound are performed. The purpose of these tests is to allow your doctor to tailor your stimulation protocol and counsel you about your individual success rates prior to starting medication for the egg freezing cycle

What is the success rate?

The success rate depends on the age of the woman and method of egg freezing. With younger women and the use of vitrification provide highest success rates. Recent research confirms the need to freeze around 12 eggs for women under 36 to have up to 50% chance of having a child later, compared to 7% to 10% for an older group of women with fewer eggs. The success rate reduces with age of eggs.

It not only offers an insurance policy but it is offers some women a chance of conceiving with their own eggs if they do not leave it too late.