What is In Vitro Fertilization ?

Do you remember Louise Brown, born in England, in 1978? Yes, she was the first test tube baby. She was conceived outside her mother's womb. During those days it was considered something mysterious, but now, IVF is a household name. In vitro means outside the body. IVF is a form of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). It is a treatment for infertility as a result of which you can conceive a child even after other medical interventions have failed.

When to consider IVF

IVF is an option for women above 40, because both egg quantity and quality decline with aging.

If you or your partner is suffering from the following ailments, you must go for IVF treatment:

  • Damage or blockage of fallopian tube
  • Ovulation disorders - Patients with disorders like PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhoea or ovarian failure may require IVF.
  • Endometriosis - It affects the functioning of ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
  • Uterine fibroids - Benign tumours in the uterus, called fibroids can interfere with the implantation of fertilized eggs.
  • Multiple miscarriages - In such cases,IVF treatment is a hope.
  • Unsuccessful fertility treatments - When non-invasive treatments like fertility medicines and IUI have failed, IVF can be chosen.
  • Previous tubal sterilization, or tubal ligation.
  • Impaired sperm production, abnormal size, shape, or function.
  • Fertility Preservation for Cancer or other health conditions.

Our Approaches / Types of Treatment

Goodwill IVF is one of the best IVF hospital in Kochi with modern technology and the most up-to-date equipment needed to attain the highest possible success rate. Over the years many couples have benefited from our advices, services, and support we provide at Goodwill IVF, the best IVF center in Kochi, Ernakulam. We converse with our patients to learn more about their background and their expectations at a personal level. We give each couple the attention they need and take the time needed to create a unique fertility plan for them. We take special care when building each family. !

We offer world-class IVF treatment options in Kochi, Ernakulam with affordable costs. The cost of IVF in Kochi varies and depends upon the procedures and treatments required to complete the course of treatment.

Kinds of IVF

IVF can be between

  • IVF + Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
  • IVF + Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET)
  • IVF + Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
  • IVF + Egg donor
  • IVF + Donor sperm
  • Natural IVF
  • Mini IVF (minimal stimulation)

Workflow

The IVF procedure involves the following steps:


01
Ovarian Stimulation

Starting from the second day, regular injections are given for follicle growth. Ultrasound scans help in monitoring the growth and also in evaluating the uterine lining. The combination of medications and injections provide stimulation to the ovary. Blood tests are also performed to examine the level of hormones.

02
Administration of Trigger

When the follicles attain an optimum size of 18-20 mm, an injection called trigger is administered for the maturation of the egg.

03
Egg retrieval

Egg retrieval is carried out 34-36 hours after the administration of the trigger. Multiple eggs can be retrieved in just 20 minutes

04
Sperm retrieval

On the day of egg retrieval, the partner's sperm is collected from their semen sample, in the lab

05
Insemination

The semen sample and the eggs are mixed together in a petri dish.

06
Fertilization

The retrieved eggs can be fertilized with the sperm either by overnight incubation or injection of the healthy sperm directly into the egg.

07
Cultivation of Embryo

Depending on the quality, the embryo is cultivated for up to five days in the laboratory.

08
Transfer of Embryo

Embryo is transferred into the uterus 2-5 days after the egg retrieval. On the fifth day, the embryo is a blastocyst and when blastocyst is transferred, pregnancy chances are improved.

09
Blood test for pregnancy

A blood test is performed for pregnancy two weeks after the date of embryo transfer.

Group of Certified
or Experienced Doctors
Dr Mumtaz Rehman Founder & Medical Director
MBBS, DGO, DRM (Germany)

With over 30 years of experience in fertility care, obstetrics, and gynaecology, Dr. Mumtaz Rehman has helped thousands of couples achieve their dream of parenthood with her deep sense of caring, and meticulous approach to create customized treatment protocols.

Dr . Remya Coordinator & Chief Consultant - Reproductive Medicine MBBS, MS - OBG (JIPMER), FRM

A skilful IVF specialist, Dr. Remya is keenly committed to the cause of offering affordable infertility treatment to all patients. Her rich and vast experience enables her to provide excellent diagnostic services and devise treatment protocols with advanced fertility care. She provides dependable support to her patients during their treatment journey.

Dr. Abdu Rahiman Director, Neha Hospital & Chief Paediatrics Specialist, Goodwill IVF & Fertility Centre MBBS, DCH

With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Abdu Rahiman is well-versed in a variety of paediatric procedures. He is an expert in Paediatric critical care, postnatal and newborn care.

Dr. Abdurahiman Ambadi MS (Gen.Surg) M.Sages (USA), Dip.Mas

Dr. Abdurahiman Ambadi is the Director of Al Abeer Hospital, Eranad Hospital, MK Hospital, and Laila's Hospital and Chairman and Chief Consultant in General Surgery at Dr. Ambadi's Calicut Centre for Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgeries and has a track record of more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.

Dr. Azif Khan Chief Embryologist, MBBS, MCE (Melbourne)

Dr. Azif Khan, a Senior Embryologist, played a key role behind the first IVF babies of Calicut, Alleppey, and Kasaragod districts in Kerala and was instrumental in designing and commissioning more than 20 fertility units across the country. Over the years, he has trained many medical and laboratory professionals in various aspects of ART

Dr. Kunjimohammed MBBS, MD ( Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Dr. Kunjimohammed is a skilled and experienced anesthesiologist. He interacts with the patients and helps relieve their anxiety before complex procedures like IVF.

Dr. Shamjith MBBS, MD ( Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Dr. Shamjith is a trained anesthesiologist with high levels of expertise in the field. He is greatly committed and ensures the patients' comfort and safety during the whole treatment.

What our Patients say about us
FAQ

IVF is most successful for women in their 20's and early 30's.

There are various ways to increase your success rate such as through your diet, reducing stress, adequate sleep, supplements, and avoiding some chemicals

The only reliable diagnostic test to establish the failure of IVF is the pregnancy test.