Question 1

What is in Vitro Fertilization and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

In Vitro Fertilization is a procedure to assist the infertile couples conceives babies. The IVF is an assisted reproductive technology used to achieve successful pregnancy results after the infertility is diagnosed in males or females. The eggs are retrieved after injecting ovaries stimulation medications to the woman. The ovaries stimulation phase is monitored till the maturation of the eggs. The sperms are also retrieved through ejaculation process and cryopreserve if necessary. A fine egg is selected and mixes with a sperm in a plate. After the fertilization process, the embryo is transferred back into the uterus of the woman by an embryologist. This is a traditional in Vitro Fertilization process.

Question 2

How is infertility treated?

Accepted Answer

The infertility is regarded as a reproductive disease. The infertility can be treated after diagnosing sessions for both spouses. The infertility will be determined after hormonal testing, ultrasounds, genetic, testicular biopsy, and semen analysis in the males whereas, laparoscopy, transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy are used to treat and diagnose the extent of infertility in females. The infertility can be treated through numerous ways i.e. Natural IVF, Mini IVF, traditional IVF, ICSI, IUI etc. Patients can choose the infertility treatment depending upon their budget and family opinion for desirable results.

Question 3

Can Azoospermia be treated?

Accepted Answer

Azoospermia is a rare medical condition that unable the males to produce any sperms which results in infertility. Azoospermia is of three types i.e. due to hormonal issues, testicles structure and functional inability, and obstruction in the reproductive ejaculation tract. Azoospermia can be treated with various medications and treatments e.g. ICSI, IVF. The treatment will be carried out by extracting sperms from the testes through a needle.

Question 4

How can you book an appointment with an IVF Specialist Consultant?

Accepted Answer

The appointment can be booked through online channels. ACIMC provides online consultation by an infertility expert to eliminate any doubts concerning the ART procedures. The patients can additional book an appointment to meet in person with a fertility specialist. If you bear more queries, then contact us at UAN: 03041112229 and WhatsApp: 03093332229.

Question 5

Can you choose baby gender in IVF?

Accepted Answer

The couples who look for gender preferences can have a child according to their own desires. The eggs are biopsied with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) before beginning fertilization during IVF or ICSI. The IVF treatment is solely eligible to those couples who are unable to conceive or experiencing infertility. However, some parents consider that the pregnancy should be healthy not gender specific.

Clinic Days	Consultant Name	Specialization(s)	Role(s)	Clinic Timings
Monday	DR.QURAT UL AMAN	MBBS,FCPSII,MCPS, M.R.C.O.G[UK]	Consultant Gynaecologist	03:00-5:00
Tuesday	DR UZMA IMRAN	MBBS,MRCOG,FRCOG,MCPS	Consultant Gynaecologist	11:00-01:00
Wednesday	DR.SALMA BATOOL	M.R.C.O.G,F.R.C.O.G(LONDON)	Medical Director, Consultant Gynaecologist	12:00-3:00
Wednesday	DR.ADNAN MUNIR	MBBS,MCPS,FCPS(UROLO)	Consultant (Urologist)	6:00-8:00
Thursday	DR.HAZOORA SHEIKH	M.B.B.S,M.C.P.S,F.C.P.S	Obstetrician & Gynaecologist	10:00-12:00
Thursday	Dr Sajida Shahid	MBBS MCPS FCPS	Obstetrician & Gynaecologist	12:00-02:00
Friday	DR.SONIA NAQVI		Obstetrician & Gynaecologist	12:00-2:00
Friday	Dr.SHAZIA DURRANI	MBBS,FCPS	Obstetrician & Gynaecologist	03:00-05:00
Saturday	DR.SALMA BATOOL	M.R.C.O.G,F.R.C.O.G(LONDON)	Medical Director, Consultant Gynaecologist	12:30-3:00
Saturday	DR.ADNAN MUNIR	MBBS,MCPS,FCPS(UROLO)	Consultant (Urologist)	04:00-06:00

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