IVF – In vitro fertilization – Aakanksh IVF Centre

What is the IVF process?

Follicular development. In order to stimulate follicles in the ovaries to produce healthy, mature eggs, a woman receives injectable hormones administered at home for a period of 10 to 11 days. (The Fertility Center provides free orientation classes to help couples become comfortable with this process.)Intensive follow-up every three to four days by blood test and ultrasound are important for the appropriate medical treatment. The eggs develop inside fluid-filled cysts called follicles. Once the follicles reach 18 millimeters in diameter, the patient receives a different hormone to complete the maturation of the eggs. This is also administered at home by injection.
Egg retrieval. Egg retrieval can be performed on an outpatient basis, while the patient is under light sedation. Using ultrasound guidance, the follicle (containing the egg) is aspirated through the vagina to check for mature eggs. After looking at the fluid under a microscope in an adjacent lab, your doctor determines if there are enough eggs to proceed.
Sperm preparation and egg fertilization. After the eggs are collected and classified, fertilization takes place. The partner/husband provides a semen sample. The sperm is processed in the lab to prepare it for fertilization. Classically, fertilization is carried out by conventional IVF (sperm and egg unite in a plastic dish in the lab using a special culture medium), providing that semen parameters are normal.
Embryo transfer. In IVF procedures, after fertilization and embryo development, the next step is an embryo transfer. Embryo transfer is a process to deposit embryos into the uterine cavity by using a fine catheter that is passed through the cervix.In general, the procedure is monitored by a trans-abdominal ultrasound. The embryos are usually transferred five to six days after the insemination, called the blastocyst stage. The number of embryos to be transferred is determined by the age of the patient, the quality of the embryos and other related factors. A pregnancy test is administered two weeks after embryo transfer. Any remaining embryos can be cryopreserved (frozen) in the lab for future use, if desired.
Pregnancy testing. Pregnancy tests are usually performed approximately two weeks after embryo transfer by blood and urine testing. After pregnancy is determined, your doctors will follow you during the early stages of pregnancy until the presence of the heartbeat is documented in the fetus. A blood pregnancy test is required every two to three days during the first week, followed by weekly ultrasounds until a heartbeat is detected.

Best Doctors

Dr. Vishwanath N. Shivanagutti and Dr. Sushma V. Shivanagutti are the esteemed founders of Aakanksh IVF Centre, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of infertility treatment. Dr. Vishwanath, with 15+ years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Dr. Sushma, with 15+ years of specialized experience in IVF and Gynecology, are dedicated to helping couples achieve their dream of parenthood. Their combined knowledge ensures comprehensive care through advanced treatments such as IVF, IUI, and ICSI, along with personalized support and innovative solutions for complex fertility issues. At Aakanksh IVF Centre, their commitment to excellence provides couples with the best possible chance of success in their journey towards becoming parents.

1. Dr. Vishwanath N. Shivanagutti

M.S. (OBG)
IVF Specialist Gynaecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon

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2. Dr. Sushma V. Shivanagutti

DGO, DNB
IVF Specialist & Consultant Gynaecologist

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