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In vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing of embryos (PGTA)
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA) combines IVF with genetic testing to select healthy embryos before transfer to the uterus. In IVF, eggs are stimulated, retrieved, and fertilized in a laboratory. The embryos are cultured and biopsied at the blastocyst stage to analyze for chromosomal abnormalities. Only normal embryos are transferred, increasing implantation rates and reducing miscarriages. This significantly improves the efficiency and safety of infertility treatment.
In vitro fertilization.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves the union of a woman's egg with a man's sperm in a laboratory, outside the woman's body (in vitro). The fertilized egg, or embryo, is cultured in the laboratory for a few days and then transferred to the woman's uterus, where it can implant and develop into a pregnancy.
Egg donation
Egg donation is a fertility treatment where a woman (the donor) provides her eggs to another woman or couple (the recipients) to help them achieve pregnancy.
How does it work?
- Ovarian stimulation: The donor undergoes hormonal treatment to stimulate the production of multiple eggs.
- Follicular puncture: Mature eggs are extracted from the donor's ovaries using ultrasound-guided puncture.
- Fertilization: The eggs are fertilized with sperm from the receiving partner or a sperm donor in the laboratory.
- Embryo culture: The resulting embryos are cultured for a few days.
- Embryo transfer: One or two selected embryos are transferred to the uterus of the recipient woman.
- Pregnancy test: Approximately two weeks after the transfer,
Egg freezing.
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte vitrification, is a procedure that allows women to preserve their fertility by extracting and freezing their unfertilized eggs for later use in assisted reproductive treatment.
What does egg freezing involve?
The egg freezing process is carried out in the following stages:
- Ovarian stimulation: "The woman receives hormonal medication to stimulate the production of multiple eggs."
- Follicular puncture: A guided transvaginal ultrasound is performed to extract the eggs from the ovarian follicles.
- Vitrificación: The eggs are dehydrated and frozen at a very low temperature (-196°C) to preserve them.
Intrauterine insemination
The intrauterine insemination (IUI), Also known as artificial insemination, is a fertility treatment in which a prepared semen sample is placed directly into a woman's uterus during ovulation. This procedure aims to increase the chances of pregnancy by bringing the sperm closer to the egg.
How does it work?
- Preparation of the semen: A semen sample is obtained, either from the partner or a donor, and processed in the laboratory to select the most motile and healthy sperm.
- Ovulation: The woman's menstrual cycle is monitored to determine the optimal time for ovulation, which is when the egg is released from the ovary.
- Insemination: During insemination, a thin catheter is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. The prepared semen sample is then injected through the catheter.
- Fertilization The goal is for the sperm to reach the fallopian tubes, where they can fertilize the egg.
Consultation
An assisted reproduction consultation is an appointment with a fertility specialist to discuss treatment options for becoming pregnant.
The consultation typically includes:
- A personal interview: The specialist will ask you about your medical, gynecological, and sexual history, as well as your previous attempts to get pregnant. They will also inquire about your desires and expectations for the treatment.
- A physical examination: The specialist will perform a physical examination to assess your overall health and reproductive system.
- Fertility tests: The specialist may order a series of fertility tests to evaluate the health of your eggs, sperm, and uterus.
These tests may include:
- Blood tests: To evaluate hormone levels.
- Ultrasound: To assess the ovaries and uterus.
- Semen analysis: To evaluate the quality of the sperm.
- Hysterosalpingography: To evaluate the fallopian tubes.
Embryo adoption
The adoption of embryos, also known as embryo adoptionIt is a type of assisted reproductive treatment in which a couple or woman receives embryos from a fertility treatment cycle (IVF) from other patients who have chosen to donate them. These embryos have been previously cryopreserved (frozen).
How does it work?
- Embryo selection: The recipient couple or woman can choose embryos based on certain characteristics, such as the number of cells and quality.
- Endometrial preparation: The recipient woman undergoes hormonal treatment to prepare her uterus for embryo implantation.
- Embryo transfer: The selected embryo is thawed and transferred to the recipient woman's uterus.
- Pregnancy test: Approximately two weeks after the transfer, a pregnancy test is performed to confirm if the procedure has been successful.
Mild In Vitro Fertilization
Gentle in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment that consists of extracting 2 to 6 eggs from the woman's ovaries using low doses of hormones, fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory and transferring the resulting embryos to the woman's uterus. It is a technique specially designed for young patients whose main cause of infertility is fallopian tube ligation.
