In Vitro Fertilization is commonly referred to as IVF.
IVF is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm in a
laboratory dish. When the IVF procedure is successful, the process is combined
with a procedure known as embryo transfer, which is used to physically place
the embryo in the uterus.
At North Cyprus IVF Center, In Vitro Fertilization requires a five step program
which includes:
1- Monitoring and stimulating the development of healthy eggs in the ovaries:
This is done through a process called ovulation induction where fertility
medications are prescribed to control the timing of the egg ripening and to
increase the chances of multiple egg growth. Since majority of our patients
come from abroad, we prepare a well-charted protocol of treatment so that the
medication can be taken without travelling to Cyprus. This way, the initial
preparation process takes place in patient’s country of origin, shortening the
time they are required to spend in Cyprus. We provide prescription for IVF
medication for those who are unable to purchase them without a script. With
advancements in technology, prescriptions we give can be used at websites like
ivfmeds and patients can conveniently purchase their meds online. These
medicines are easy to administer and we give you a very detailed chart on how
to use them. This way, you are only expected to spend 7-8 days in Cyprus.
2- Retrieving the eggs: Once the eggs are developed through the first step,
they are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure which uses ultrasound
imaging to guide a hollow needle through the pelvic cavity. Sedation and local
anesthesia are provided to remove any discomfort that you might experience. The
eggs are removed from the ovaries using the hollow needle, which is called
follicular aspiration.
3- Obtaining the sperm sample: This is usually done through ejaculation. Once
the sperm is obtained, it is prepared for fertilization.
4- Fertilizing the eggs with the sperm: In a process called insemination, the
sperm and eggs are placed in incubators located in the laboratory which enables
fertilization to occur. In some cases where fertilization is suspected to be
low, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be used. The fertilized eggs
are monitored for about three days until they become embryos grown enough to be
transferred.
5- Embryo Transfer: The transfer process involves a speculum which is inserted
into the vagina to expose the cervix. A predetermined number of embryos are
suspended in fluid and gently placed through a catheter into the womb. This
process is often guided by ultrasound. About 10-12 days after the transfer, a
blood test and potentially an ultrasound will be used to determine if pregnancy
has occurred.
At North Cyprus IVF, we provide low cost and affordable IVF treatment at a cost
which is substantially below the cost of treatment in the U.S. and in Europe.
Our reduced costs are a direct result of the volume of patients we serve and
the high-tech equipment we use which substantially reduce human mistakes and
allow us to be cost efficient. We are proud of our high success rates for all
IVF, egg and sperm donation IVF and gender selection IVF treatments. For a
quote, please send us a message using the contact form.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) may be
recommended when there is a reason to suspect that achieving fertilization may
be difficult, even when the IVF procedures are used. ICSI is most often used
with couples who are dealing with male infertility factors. Male infertility
factors can include any of the following problems: low sperm counts, poor
motility or movement of the sperm, poor sperm quality, or sperm that lack the
ability to penetrate an egg.
At North Cyprus IVF, there are basically five simple steps to ICSI which
include the following:
1. The mature egg is held with a specialized pipette.
2. A very delicate, sharp, and hollow needle is used to immobilize and pick up a single sperm.
3. This needle is then carefully inserted through the shell of the egg and into the cytoplasm of the egg.
4. The sperm is injected into the cytoplasm, and the needle is carefully removed.
5. The eggs are checked the following day for evidence of normal fertilization.
Once the steps of ICSI are complete and fertilization is successful, the embryo
transfer procedure is used to physically place the embryo in the woman's
uterus. Then it is a matter of watching for early pregnancy symptoms. The
fertility specialist may use a blood test or ultrasound to determine if
implantation and pregnancy has occurred.
Overall, ICSI is a procedure we follow in cases where we suspect the sperm
count or motility or the sperm quality will not be sufficient to fertilize the
eggs on its own, therefore, we assist the sperm in fertilizing the eggs. At
Cyprus Fertility Clinic, we use ICSI as a standard procedure, hence, it does
not cost anything extra on top of the low cost IVF program.
For success rates with IVF-ICSI, please see our Success Rates link.
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