New Techniques for Infertile Couples
At PFRC, we follow new advanced technologies to improve fertility in both men and women and increase their chances of pregnancy. We primarily follow two breakthrough techniques that have given highly positive results so far.
- Cytoplasmic transfer. This procedure is especially helpful for women with multiple IVF failures or when a woman is older.
- Microscopic testicular mapping for Azoospermia. This procedure helps specialists identify areas in the testis where sperm is produced.
We, at PFRC, are the first to use a new, groundbreaking method that gives many infertile couples new hope of becoming a mother. Cytoplasmic transfer is when healthy cytoplasm from potential donors is inserted into the eggs of infertile women.
This complicated method works best for older patients whose eggs no longer work properly and for younger patients with unexplained infertility and repeated implantation failures. It can also help people who have problems with their mitochondria.
What is a cytoplasmic transfer?
The process involves using the cytoplasm of young, healthy women to revive the eggs of women who need it. The fertile cytoplasm has a lot of the factors and nutrients that are needed for the embryo to grow and implant in the uterus. This fertile cytoplasm can give a boost of energy that the embryo needs to grow healthily.
Candidates for cytoplasmic transfer
The best candidates for this new treatment method are
This procedure is also helpful for women who had to use donor eggs before because of
It is also helpful for some women who don’t want to use donor eggs because they can’t accept having a baby with genes that aren’t theirs. This is especially true for educated and wealthy women.
Testicular sperm mapping for men
- Azoospermia is a condition where no sperm can be found in a sperm analysis, even after pellet preparation. Men with this issue can get a testicular biopsy to diagnose the issue and treat it.
- Until recently, the biopsy was only done in one area of the testis. However, new research has shown that even if most of the testis don't have spermatogenesis, there can be small areas where sperm is produced that can be missed with a single-site biopsy.
- At PFRC, we do testicular mapping, which involves taking biopsies from different areas of the testis. Through this method, we can figure out areas where the sperm is produced and collect sperm there.
- With the help of a working microscope, we collect sperm by making small incisions on the testis. As assisted reproductive techniques develop, even a small number of sperm can be used for ICSI/IMSI.