In vitro fertilization is a method of fertilization wherein a woman's egg and a man's sperm are retrieved and manually mixed in a petri dish for fertilization and form an embryo implanted into the uterus. The eggs and sperm can be of their own or can be of the donor. If the woman's uterus has difficulties receiving the embryo, surrogacy can be considered. The emotional aspect of the partners plays a significant role more than physical or financial. Often two embryos are implanted considering the risks. Fertility issues in either of the partners, increased age, problems in the reproductive system like fibroids, endometriosis, etc., are reasons to do in vitro fertilization.
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Do irregular periods at the age of 45 suggest menopause?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 45 years now and still not blessed with a child due to late marriage. This is my third year after marriage. I get my periods regularly but this month I got my period as usual on the correct date. And after one week, again I got my period with a lot of clots. Is this sign of menop... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Age is an important factor in getting conception of an embryo. The best healthy ovum is usually released during the early years of life. Thus, at a late age, we might have an unhealthy ovum. So, if you are trying to conceive, you approach a gynecologist to c... Read Full »