In vitro fertilization (IVF) includes a variety of modern treatment methods designed to support couples experiencing reproductive health challenges. These techniques include IVF (classical in vitro fertilization), ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), frozen embryo transfer (DET), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and egg freezing.
At Liv Hospital, all treatment methods are applied with a personalized approach, ensuring that the most effective plan is determined for each couple’s unique situation, with the ultimate goal of achieving a healthy pregnancy.
Liv Hospital In Vitro Fertilization Treatment Methods
Liv Hospital offers couples a wide range of assisted reproductive techniques supported by advanced technologies and an expert medical team. Each method is carefully selected and tailored within a personalized treatment plan.
Vaccination (Insemination)
- The woman is prepared to produce 1–2 eggs with the help of medication (pills or injections).
- Sperm selected and prepared through special methods are then placed directly into the uterus just before ovulation.
- Conditions for eligibility:
- Woman must be under 38 years of age
- Normal ovarian reserve
- Both fallopian tubes open
- Normal uterus
Male partner’s sperm analysis showing sufficient count and motility
IVF (Classical In Vitro Fertilization)
- Eggs collected from the woman are brought together with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment.
- Fertilization occurs naturally without direct intervention.
- Requires the male partner to have a sufficient number of live sperm.
- Today, classical IVF is used less frequently as its success rates are lower compared to ICSI.
ICSI (Microinjection)
- In this advanced method, a single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg.
- Offers hope even for men with very low sperm counts.
- Provides higher fertilization rates compared to classical IVF.
- Widely used in modern IVF centers due to its high success rate.
Operation TESE
- Applied when no sperm cells are found in semen analysis (azoospermia).
- If azoospermia is due to ductal blockage, simple aspiration methods may be used.
- In cases where ducts are open but sperm production is insufficient, microTESE is performed:
- Sperm is searched for microsurgically inside the testicle under a microscope.
- Performed under anesthesia, offering higher sensitivity than traditional multiple biopsy techniques.
- Higher success rates due to precise localization of sperm channels.
- Minimal complication risks.
- Sperm is searched for microsurgically inside the testicle under a microscope.
Causes of Azoospermia:
- Obstructive Azoospermia
- Sperm production is normal, but obstruction prevents sperm from reaching semen.
- Causes: congenital absence of ducts, previous surgery, or infections.
- Sperm production is normal, but obstruction prevents sperm from reaching semen.
- Non-Obstructive Azoospermia
- Sperm production is inadequate, despite open reproductive ducts.
- Sperm production is inadequate, despite open reproductive ducts.
- Applied when no sperm cells are found in semen analysis (azoospermia).
Steps of In Vitro Fertilization Treatment
- Evaluation of the couple – detailed gynecological and urological examinations
- Choosing the treatment method – planning a personalized strategy
- Ovulation induction – stimulating the ovaries with medication to produce multiple eggs
- Egg collection (OPU procedure) – performed under anesthesia
- Fertilization – eggs fertilized with sperm, typically using ICSI
Embryo transfer – healthy embryos are placed into the uterus