IVF is the most popular type of assisted reproductive technology, which involves seven steps in total, from taking hormone medications to preparing the womb for carrying the baby to the embryo transfer procedure.
In a testicular biopsy, the doctor gets a sample from the testicle and retrieves sperm from it. The sperms are then examined in a laboratory, and the healthy ones are used in IVF. Four types of testicular biopsy are done for men with fertility problems: PESA, TESE, TESA, MESA.
IVF with donor egg helps women with poor egg quality, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, and fallopian tube issues have children. Despite being extremely helpful, this treatment is costly, and many people cannot afford it. Iran, Turkey, and India are the cheapest IVF countries with donor eggs, respectively.
Both IVF and ICSI are done in five steps, from taking ovulation induction drugs to embryo transfer. The main difference between these two techniques is that in ICSI, the sperm is directly injected into the egg by a needle, while in IVF, the sperm penetrates the egg on its own. The success rate of IVF is between %50% and 60, but ICSI has a success rate of %50% to 80.
Surrogacy is a type of fertility treatment that helps women with uterine problems, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory diseases to have children. IVF with surrogacy is quite expensive and is prohibited in some countries; that's why some couples travel abroad to get this treatment at a fair price. The cheapest countries for surrogacy in 2024 are Iran and Turkey.
Many couples choose IVF with donor eggs to have children as this method has a high success rate, can be done along with PGT, and the baby will be biologically related to the father. However, IVF using donor eggs has some drawbacks, too, like high costs, high risk of transmitting genetic diseases, strict legal considerations, etc.
The level of LH in the blood depends on the time of the menstrual cycle, age, and general health of the patient. High levels of LH can be a sign of ovarian disorder, PCOS, menopause, an autoimmune disorder, or hypothalamus insufficiency. A low amount of LH in the blood also indicates pituitary gland disorders, malnutrition, or a hypothalamus disorder.
Removing ovarian cysts through surgery (laparoscopy and laparotomy) increases your chance of conceiving and eliminates your pain and discomfort. After this operation, you have to avoid putting pressure on your abdomen, have a light and healthy diet, avoid smoking, and many more.
After diagnosing hydrocele by physical examination and bloodwork, the doctor decides whether open or laparoscopic surgery is required to remove the fluid sac. Patients usually have pain, swelling, bruising, and itchiness in their scrotum after the operation, all of which will be resolved within a couple of weeks. Following post-op tips after hydrocele surgery is necessary to avoid scarring, hematoma, infection, and other complications.
IVF treatment involves several steps, from taking hormonal medications to embryo transfer. Factors like doctor's fees, using donor sex cells or embryos, the facilities of the clinic, and the price of medication can affect IVF costs. In 2025, Iran will be the cheapest country to get IVF as the living costs and doctor’s fees are considerably low in this country.