Giving Hope and Changing Lives

As part of ART, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is used to stimulate egg and sperm production and may be recommended when other methods fail. In IVF, an egg and sperm are joined outside of the body in vitro – “in glass” (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
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IVF Offers hope to Countless Couples

In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers hope to countless couples struggling with infertility. Assisted reproductive technology involves handling spermatozoa, oocytes, and embryos outside the body for reproduction.

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Medical interventions such as embryo transfer, genetic testing, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo biopsy, preimplantation-assisted hatching, and gamete/embryo cryopreservation have brought joy to millions of childless couples worldwide.

History: World IVF Day

The history of World IVF Day traces back to the remarkable achievement of Dr. Robert Geoffrey Edwards, Dr. Patrick Christopher Steptoe, and Nurse Jean Marian Purdy. Their pioneering work led to the birth of the world’s first “Test-tube baby,” Louise Brown, on July 25, 1978. Dr. Steptoe, known for his contributions to laparoscopy, collaborated with Dr. Edwards, a geneticist with expertise in human oocyte development and embryonic stem cells, to perform early in vitro fertilization experiments.

Infertility affects a significant number of people globally, and falling fertility rates have become a concern. It’s estimated that one in every six individuals of reproductive age experiences infertility.

In some countries like Spain and Japan, declining fertility rates have led to predictions of a population decrease by half by the year 2100. In this context, IVF and assisted reproduction plays a crucial role in addressing the declining birthrate.

Prevent Infertility by Adopting These Simple Lifestyle Practices

To prevent infertility, both females and males can adopt certain lifestyle practices.

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  Females can consider quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, avoiding late marriage/conception, engaging in moderate exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight
• For males, it’s essential to avoid alcohol and smoking, wear loose clothing, avoid illegal drug use, and also maintain a healthy weight

World IVF Day or World Embryologist Day serves as a small token of appreciation for the valuable work done in the field of assisted reproductive technology, contributing to the well-being of families and communities worldwide.

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1. In vitro fertilization (IVF): a review of 3 decades of clinical innovation and technological advancement – (https:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1936357/)

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