Fertility Treatments

Dr. Pallavi Lale offers expert fertility treatments and advanced procedures to support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood.

Ovulation Induction (OI)

Hormonal treatments to stimulate ovulation in women with irregular or absent menstrual cycles.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

A specialized form of IVF where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg, often used for severe male infertility.

Hysteroscopic Tubal Cannulation

A procedure to unblock fallopian tubes and restore fertility in cases of tubal blockage.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

A minimally invasive procedure where washed sperm is placed directly into the uterus to enhance fertilization chances.

Fertility Preservation

Egg, sperm, or embryo freezing for individuals wanting to delay parenthood or undergoing treatments affecting fertility.

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Screening of embryos for genetic abnormalities before transfer during an IVF cycle.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

A process where eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.

Donor Egg or Sperm Program

Use of donor eggs or sperm to assist individuals or couples unable to conceive with their own gametes.

Assisted Hatching

A technique to thin the outer layer of an embryo, improving implantation rates during IVF.

What is IVF and IUI?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) are two common fertility treatments used to help couples conceive.

IVF: This involves fertilizing eggs with sperm outside the body in a laboratory, and then transferring the resulting embryos into the uterus.
IUI: This procedure involves injecting sperm directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation.

Who needs IVF and IUI?

IVF and IUI are often recommended for couples who have been trying to conceive for over a year without success. These treatments may be necessary for individuals with:

Fertility issues: Such as blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, or ovulation problems.
Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
Previous failed pregnancies: Such as recurrent miscarriages.

What are the different procedures involved?

The IVF process typically involves several steps:

Hormone stimulation: To stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
Egg retrieval: A minor surgical procedure to remove eggs from the ovaries.
Fertilization: Eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory.
Embryo transfer: Embryos are transferred into the uterus.
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is taken approximately two weeks after the embryo transfer.

IUI is a less invasive procedure and typically involves:

Hormone stimulation: To increase the chances of multiple eggs being released.
Sperm preparation: Sperm is washed and concentrated to improve its motility.
Sperm insemination: Sperm is injected into the uterus around the time of ovulation.

Benefits of IVF Treatment

High success rates: IVF has a high success rate, especially for couples with certain fertility issues.
Multiple pregnancies: IVF can result in the birth of twins or triplets, but this is often avoided through selective embryo transfer.
Frozen embryos: Unused embryos can be frozen for future attempts or donated to others.
Genetic testing: IVF can be combined with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) to select embryos without genetic disorders.