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Explore In Vitro Fertilization treatment options, non-surgical treatment for infertility, the IVF procedure steps, and emotional recovery support at LIV Hospital. 

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Precision Medicine for Your Future Family

In the early days of reproductive medicine, IVF was a “one size fits all” procedure. Today, it is a highly personalized science. At Liv Hospital, we understand that a couple struggling with male factor infertility needs a completely different protocol than a woman with Endometriosis or a couple carrying a genetic disorder.

Our IVF Treatment and Care program is built on the philosophy of “Precision Reproductive Medicine.” We do not just treat infertility; we treat your specific biological barriers. By combining advanced microsurgical techniques (like Micro-TESE) with state-of-the-art laboratory technology (Embryoscope, PGT-A) and holistic support (acupuncture, nutrition), we maximize the potential of every single egg and sperm.

Advanced Sperm Selection: ICSI and IMSI

For nearly 50% of couples, the barrier to conception lies with the sperm. Liv Hospital utilizes advanced selection methods to ensure that only the “champion” sperm is used for fertilization.

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

In standard IVF, thousands of sperm are placed in a dish with an egg, hoping one penetrates. At Liv Hospital, we use ICSI as our standard of care for almost all patients.

  • The Procedure: An embryologist uses a microscopic glass needle to pick up a single sperm and inject it directly into the center (cytoplasm) of the egg.
  • The Benefit: It bypasses the sperm’s need to penetrate the egg shell, making it the solution for low sperm count or poor motility.

IMSI (High-Magnification Selection)

For couples with severe male factor infertility or repeated IVF failures, standard ICSI may not be enough.

  • The Difference: Standard ICSI magnification is 400x. IMSI (Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection) uses a specialized microscope with 6,000x magnification.
  • What We See: At this level, we can see tiny defects (“vacuoles”) inside the sperm head that are invisible at lower magnification. These defects correlate with high DNA fragmentation.
  • The Result: By selecting sperm with a perfect head structure, we improve fertilization rates and reduce miscarriage risk.
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Surgical Sperm Retrieval (Micro-TESE)

A diagnosis of Azoospermia (zero sperm in the ejaculate) used to mean donor sperm was the only option. With Micro-TESE, biological fatherhood is possible.

  • The Procedure: This is a microsurgery performed under anesthesia. The urologist opens the testicle and uses a high-powered operating microscope to search for tiny, swollen tubules that may contain pockets of sperm production.
  • Why “Micro”? Unlike a random needle biopsy (which is “blind”), the microscope allows us to target only the healthy tissue, minimizing damage to the testicle and testosterone production.
  • The Success: Liv Hospital has high sperm retrieval rates even in challenging cases like Klinefelter Syndrome or post-chemotherapy.

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Advanced Embryology

Once fertilization occurs, the embryos spend 5 days in our laboratory. This is the most critical window. We use technology to mimic the natural environment of the womb.

The Embryoscope (Time-Lapse Incubator)

Standard incubators require removing embryos daily to check them under a microscope. This exposes them to temperature and pH changes.

  • The Liv Advantage: We use the Embryoscope, which has a built-in camera that takes photos every 10 minutes.
  • AI Analysis: The system uses Artificial Intelligence to analyze the timing of cell division. An embryo that divides too fast or too slow is often genetically abnormal. We select the embryo with the perfect rhythm.

Assisted Hatching (Laser)

Before an embryo can implant in the uterus, it must break out of its outer shell (Zona Pellucida).

  • The Problem: In women over 37 or with frozen embryos, this shell can be thickened or hardened, trapping the embryo inside.
  • The Solution: Our embryologists use a precision laser to create a tiny hole or thin spot in the shell just before transfer. This acts as a “doorway,” helping the embryo hatch and implant successfully.
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Genetic Safety Nets: PGT-A and PGT-M

Many couples suffer from “unexplained” IVF failure or recurrent miscarriage because they are transferring embryos that look perfect but are genetically chaotic (aneuploid).

PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy)

  • What it is: Screening the embryo to ensure it has the correct number of chromosomes (46).
  • Who is it for? Women over 35 (where egg abnormalities are common), couples with recurrent miscarriage, or repeated implantation failure.
  • The Process: We biopsy 5 cells from the blastocyst (placenta part) and freeze the embryo. The cells are analyzed using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
  • The Result: We only transfer “Euploid” (normal) embryos. This significantly increases the pregnancy rate per transfer and reduces miscarriage risk to <10%.

PGT-M (Monogenic Disorders)

  • What it is: Testing for a specific genetic disease that the parents carry (e.g., Thalassemia, Cystic Fibrosis, SMA).
  • The Goal: To identify embryos that are free of the disease, ensuring a healthy child and stopping the transmission of the disorder to the next generation.

Fertility Preservation

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Biology is unfair; women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and quality declines with age. Egg Freezing stops the biological clock.

Social Egg Freezing

  • Ideal Candidate: Women under 38 who are not ready for a family yet but want to preserve their fertility for the future.
  • The Method (Vitrification): Old freezing methods formed ice crystals that damaged the egg. We use Vitrification (flash-freezing), which turns the egg into a glass-like solid instantly. Survival rates after thawing are over 90–95%.

Onco-Fertility (Cancer Preservation)

For patients diagnosed with cancer, chemotherapy can destroy ovarian reserve. We offer emergency egg or embryo freezing before cancer treatment begins, often coordinating with our Oncology department to start stimulation immediately.

Holistic Care

Stress, inflammation, and poor blood flow can negatively impact IVF outcomes. We treat the whole patient.

Acupuncture for Fertility

Many patients choose to have acupuncture sessions before and after embryo transfer.

  • The Theory: It reduces stress hormones (cortisol) and increases blood flow to the uterus, potentially improving endometrial receptivity.
  • The Experience: It is painless and deeply relaxing, helping patients navigate the anxiety of the “two-week wait.”

Nutritional Counseling

“You are what you eat” applies to your eggs and sperm too.

  • The Plan: Our dietitians create anti-inflammatory meal plans rich in antioxidants (CoQ10, Omega-3s, Vitamin D) to improve mitochondrial energy in the eggs and reduce DNA fragmentation in sperm.

Managing Your Medications

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IVF involves injectable medications that can be intimidating. Our nursing team provides comprehensive training.

  • Gonadotropins (FSH/LH): Stimulate egg growth. Taken subcutaneously (belly fat) daily.
  • GnRH Antagonist: Prevents premature ovulation.
  • Trigger Shot (hCG): Matures the eggs 36 hours before retrieval.
  • Progesterone: Supports the pregnancy lining. Available as injections (intramuscular) or vaginal gels/suppositories.

“Training is key. We teach you exactly how to mix and inject during your orientation. You are never alone.”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)?

OHSS is an exaggerated response to excess hormones, where the ovaries become swollen and fluid leaks into the belly. Mild cases cause bloating, while severe cases require medical drainage and hospitalization, though modern protocols make severe OHSS rare.

High-impact exercise is discouraged because it can cause the ovaries to become enlarged and heavy, increasing the risk of ovarian torsion (twisting). Gentle walking and light stretching are safe, but running and heavy lifting should be avoided.

Birth control pills are often used to quiet the ovaries and synchronize the follicles before stimulation begins. This ensures that all eggs start growing at the same time, resulting in a more uniform group for retrieval.

Most patients are nervous initially but find the injections very manageable. The needles used for stimulation are very thin and short, similar to insulin needles, and go into the fatty tissue of the stomach or thigh.

If a dose is missed, contact your clinic immediately. Depending on the medication and the timing, you may be instructed to take it immediately or wait. The timing of the “trigger shot” is the only one that cannot be changed.

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