Failed IVF- Why IVF Failed? – Reasons for Failed IVF

Dr. Richika Sahay | 02 May 2020 | 3978 Views |

In-vitro fertilization is an assisted reproductive technology, which is commonly known as IVF. it is a multi-step process that is meant to help childless couples and help them conceive. In this procedure, the male and female gametes ( sperm and the ovum) are united outside the body and then transferred to the womb. IVF is a 5 step process where the following steps are taken

Step 1
In the initial step, fertility medications are given for stimulating the production of eggs.
Step 2
The eggs are retrieved with the help of a minor surgical incision with the help of ultrasound assistance.
Step 3
A semen sample is collected by the males for combining them with the ovum.
Step 4
The fourth step in an IVF process is insemination, where the eggs and sperm are combined and stored in a laboratory dish for the process of fertilization. In case if the chances of fertilization are less then intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is given. Once the fertilization is successful the eggs are now called embryos.
Step 5
The embryo is then transferred to a woman’s uterus, three to five days after retrieving the egg and fertilization. The transfer of embryo is done with the help of a thin tube called a catheter.

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Reasons for the failure of IVF

IVF is a multi-step process comprising of multiple series, which makes it highly susceptible to any of the errors that can lead to its failure. The following are some of the cases which may lead to IVF failure–

• Cancellation of the IVF before the egg retrieval as not enough follicles are produced
• The quality of the eggs retrieved is not superior and is less in quantity as well
• The retrieved eggs fail to fertilize adequately
• Due to the poor ovum, the embryo may be unavailable for transferring into the womb of the mother.
• Transferred embryos fail to implant due to reasons such as endometriosis, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
• If such insufficient embryos are transferred to the uterus, it won’t lead to pregnancy and thus will be called a failed IVF.

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How India IVF can help?

India IVF is a leading IVF clinic that can not only provide you with the best IVF but monitors your IVF process at every step. India IVF follows strict international protocols and makes use of the latest technology in order to make your IVF experience a good one. This minimizes the chances of failure of the IVF process. Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla leads India IVF clinic where she has been giving successful IVF treatment to her patient for years now. For a fruitful IVF treatment book an appointment with India IVF now.

About The Author

Dr. Richika Sahay

MBBS (Gold Medalist), DNB (Obst & Gyne), MNAMS, MRCOG (London-UK), Fellow IVF, Fellow MAS, Infertility (IVF) Specialist & Gynae Laparoscopic surgeon,[Ex AIIMS & Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi]. Read more about me