In 1978, Louise Brown was born as a result of IVF treatment. Since then the technology has been refined and improved resulting in increased success rates and a more side effect free procedure
IVF is indicated for couples suffering from infertility due to any of the following causes
- Tubal blockage
- Endometriosis
- PCO patients unable to conceive with ovulation inducing medicines
- Ovulation failure
- Failed IUI treatment
- Male infertility
- Unexplained infertility
IVF / ICSI have the most success rate among all the assisted reproductive techniques presently available.
By -Dr. Saira Afzal
ACIMC Lahore, Coordinator (MBBS)