DES is an abbreviation used for Diethylstilbestrol. This is a synthetic hormonal therapeutic agent contains non-steroidal estrogen. In 1938, this chemical substance was first introduced. After 1948, DES was used for improving pregnancy outcome, as it had claimed that treatment with DES could increase the production of placental steroidal hormones. But this concept is wrong, […]
Previously aneuploidy embryo transfer was one of the leading causes of IVF cycle failure due to unsuccessful implantation. Raising of maternal age has a direct link with the increasing rate of embryonic aneuploidy. But IVF technology advancement is continuous which introduces different advanced expertise like extended embryo culture, vitrification and trophectoderm biopsy. Moreover, IVF collaborates […]
ART or assisted reproductive technology is a reproductive medical advancement has applied successfully to treat millions of infertile couple. Like other medical treatment procedures, ART also has some complications along with additional legal ethical and social challenges. The following are some common complications associated with ART. Multiple pregnancies Approximately 40% of babies born through ART […]
Define zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) Zygote Intra-fallopian Transfer (ZIFT) is a clinical process conducted under assisted reproductive technology. In this process, fertilization is conducted outside the intended mother's reproductive system by fertilizing the retrieved eggs and collected sperm in a laboratory. Then, the fertilized eggs are transferred into the fallopian tube of the intended mother. […]
It is a fact that every man is not eligible for sperm donation. Every sperm bank has maintained a standard protocol. Every sperm donor applied for sperm donation has not met these criteria. Some sperm donors are excluded after conduction of pre-donation screening program. What are the reasons for disqualify of a man to become […]
It is a debatable question on payment of gamete donor - should gamete donor need to be paid? If the payment is allowed then some common questions are raised - Is this payment is considered to be a compensation for inconvenience or devoting time for the procedure? Or is it is a rewarding amount paid […]
The straightforward answer to the question mentioned in the title of this article is 'yes'. At the initial stage, mothers who have given birth to their child by opting for an egg donation option feels less confident. This provides a significant impact on both the mother-child response at the initial stage. The women who opt […]
Frozen eggs have two different social aspects. One of which indicates it is an option to lengthening female fertility without worrying about ticking biological clock. On the other hand, people are really worried about their success rate. Egg freezing is an expensive procedure. Women want to know is it worth to pay money to freeze […]
A rigorous evaluation procedure is maintained in the egg donation process for both donors and recipients for a successful outcome. Screening tests for an egg donor Legally women under the age group between 21 years to 34 years are eligible for the egg donation process. An egg donor is enough mature to understand the whole […]
Parent-child relationship indicates the parental representations, which helps to analyze the future bonding between parent and child. The attachment of infants with their parents is necessary to feel them their security. Women are well aware of their reproductive limitation with increasing age. In Western countries, many women have chosen non-medical social egg freezing to avoid […]