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Do we need hospital admission or there is any sort of surgery during the treatment of IVF or ICSI ?

Fertility Center India – Frequently Asked Questions
IVF or ICSI does not need hospital stay or any sort of surgery. During egg retrieval we give general anesthesia ( Inj Propofol ) for 10 – 15 minutes and it is given by qualified anesthesiologist. Eggs are retrieved by simple needle under ultrasound guide.
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Is there any complication during the IVF or ICSI treatment ?

Fertility Center India – Frequently Asked Questions
Complication called Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome is always feared during this treatment .It is more in younger females and esp. females with Polycystic Ovaries. To avoid that, treating physician always keeps a check on growing follicles and titrates the doses of Gonadotropins. If it is still imminent ,then we do not transfer the embryos in that particular cycle and Freeze them to transfer later on. Chances of this complications are very low and usually treated in a conservative manner.
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What is IVF with ICSI?

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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) during the IVF cycle is performed when male factor is present or when fertilization has not occurred. During this procedure, one sperm is injected into each egg via sophisticated micromanipulation with special equipment. This procedure enhances fertilization rate.
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If pregnancy is achieved by IVF or ICSI , then do we need bed rest for further period of pregnancy ?

Fertility Center India – Frequently Asked Questions
Absolute bed rest is not needed but we instruct the female partner to abstain from heavy exhaustive work and avoid intercourse for few weeks.
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How long do I need to stay in hospital after arthroscopic surgery?

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Arthroscopic surgery is usually performed as a “day case,” meaning that you can go home the same day as the operation. Some people may need to stay in hospital for a couple of days to recover from the operation, but your surgeon will advise you on this.
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How successful are IVF and ICSI?

Origin Fertility Care, Belfast, Northern Ireland
IVF and ICSI treatment should not be considered to be a single treatment solution. Patients should be prepared to go through at least 3 to 4 cycles to give themselves a fair chance of becoming pregnant as the likelihood of conception is cumulative. For example, with 4 treatment cycles, the chance of getting pregnant is about 70 %.
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What is the difference between IVF and ICSI ?

Gunasheela IVF Centre
Intracytoplasmic Sperm injection (ICSI) is different from In vitro fertilization (IVF) in the sense that ICSI requires the same number of good quality spermatozoa as the number of eggs, which are required to be fertilized. For instance, when one has produced a cohort (batch) of 10 eggs during an IVF procedure, fertilization in the laboratory would require atleast half a million good spermatozoa in order to get all the oocytes fertilized.
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What is the duration of one IVF or ICSI cycle?

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One complete IVF or ICSI cycle takes approximately six to eight weeks. First, the normal menstruation cycle of the woman is down regulated by injection or nasal application of specific hormones each day. This part of the cycle can vary from a few days to several weeks. When the ovaries have become inactive, shown on ultrasound control and laboratory findings, the stimulation of the ovaries start by muscular or subcutaneous injections of hormones.
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Is IVF an ART treatment?

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A Yes it is. In vitro fertilization or IVF is the most common form of ART performed in the United States. Click here for more information on ART.
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Why is my pre-admission testing not at the hospital where my surgery is being performed?

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Lake Hospital System provides three sites for Pre Admission Testing. They are located at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby, Tyler Walk-In Center in Mentor, and the Madison Medical Campus . You can choose the facility that is most convenient for you. If you are having your surgery at the Mentor Surgery Center, you will have to have your pre-admission testing there also.
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What is ICSI?

Frequently Asked Questions - CRAFT
ICSI is "Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection" - a procedure by which the sperm is physically introduced into the ova by the embryologist using micromanipulation techniques.
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What are In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and ICSI?

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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the scientific name given to the process with is used to conceive a child outside the body. During the IVF process, an egg is removed from the woman’s ovary and is then fertilised with her partner’s sperm. The fertilised egg and sperm will then be inserted back into the patient through the cervix. IVF is often the only means of achieving a pregnancy for women whose fallopian tubes are blocked.
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Apart from Blocked / Damaged Tube, are there other patients who can be benefited by IVF / ICSI?

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Yes, Now test Tube Baby procedure is offered to almost all patients who fail to conceive by conventional or simpler mode of treatment. It is very successful for patients with very few sperms / nil sperms. Other patients with endometriosis, egg problem, elderly patients, IUI failures can also achieve motherhood by this wonderful procedure.
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When would we require ICSI instead of IVF?

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When the male partner has a major sperm deficiency for example a sperm count of lower than 1 million moving sperm or if they have failed to fertilise their partner's eggs after an IVF treatment.
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What must a member do prior to a hospital admission or surgery?

Geo Group - International Group Health Insurance
Prior to receiving treatment you need to contact IMG to precertify your treatment. Precertification means calling IMG's Utilization Review department to receive a determination of medical necessity for the proposed treatment or services. It is important to note that precertification is only a determination of medical necessity, not an assurance of coverage, verification of benefits or a guarantee of payment. Precertification may be done by you, the doctor, a hospital administrator or a relative.
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What are some of the complications of treatment by IVF?

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The third is ectopic pregnancy. The other rare complications include bleeding and infection from the needle puncture at egg collection.
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Is There A Psychological Impact While Undergoing IVF Treatment?

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Those couples that do not respond to traditional treatment modalities find themselves confronted with decisions concerning In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). These treatments are highly technological and may cause additional stress for couples that have already endured multiple disappointments. IVF can be difficult, both physically and emotionally.
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Should I pre-register for admission to the hospital and how can I do this?

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Everyone is encouraged to pre-register. You can do this by mailing in a pre-admission form, obtained from your healthcare provider or from calling the Babyline. You can also pre-register by phone or online.
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Why do I need authorisation for hospital treatment?

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A distinction is made between hospital treatment and medical treatment given in a doctor's surgery or at your home (non-hospital treatment). The Court of Justice has acknowledged that countries need to be able to forecast the demand for and infrastructure of hospital care, especially its geographical distribution.
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what time do I have to take my child to the Hospital for the surgery?

Children's Orthopaedics
The night before surgery the Ambulatory Surgical Unit will call you between 4 PM and 9 PM to tell you what time you should come to the hospital. If surgery is scheduled for a Monday they will call you the Friday evening before the surgery. The Children's Hospital entrance is at 3959 Broadway between 166th street and 167th street. There is valet parking in front of this entrance. Stop at the security desk and they will direct you to the 4th floor for admission.
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Do I go to the hospital the night before surgery?

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The answer is no in most cases. For most surgeries, you will go to the hospital two days before surgery to be pre-admitted. Labs and special x-rays may be taken at that time. The night before surgery, we ask that you do not eat or drink anything unless you have been given special instructions by the nurse or the surgeon. On the morning of surgery, you will be instructed to take some of your regular medications with just a sip of water before you arrive at the hospital.
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Do you have directions to the hospital or surgery facility?

Dr. William D. Beutel - Frequently Asked Questions
We use a number of different locations for our procedures. Following are the most commonly used medical facilities:
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Must I have my surgery in hospital?

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Nasal and palatal surgery can be performed on a Day Surgery basis. This may be performed either in a stand-alone surgical facility or within a hospital on a "go home the same day" basis according to the procedure.
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What is IVF?

Frequently Asked Questions - CRAFT
IVF is "In vitro fertilization". Natural fertilization is "In vivo fertilization" however IVF occurs in the Laboratory setting. It is a multi step and complex procedure involving a dedicated team of Gynecologist, Sonologist, Embryologist and other supportive staff. The steps being Controlled ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, semen collection and preparation, Uterine preparation, ICSI and finally embryo transfer.
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In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequent...
IVF is the common acronym for In-Vitro Fertilization, a frequently used conception practice when there are certain issues with the reproductive health of the mother, father, or both. IVF is simply the uniting of egg and sperm in vitro (in the lab). Subsequently the embryos are transferred into the uterus through the cervix and pregnancy is allowed to begin. The process is done in conjunction with ovulation induction through drugs, monitoring of hormone levels and follicle scans with ultrasound.
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What sort of medical treatment do you need?

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Medical treatment can include consultation with a health professional, an operation, organ donation, or any activity that takes a person into a health care facility. If a woman wants to have her baby in Australian maternity facilities, then a Medical Treatment visa is appropriate, but cannot be granted unless she has undergone an x-ray examination (see below).
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