In most cases doctors will only recommend assisted hatching in cases where other fertility treatments and procedures have failed. The whole process leading up to the day of birth is an incredibly fragile and delicate process, and one minor thing can ultimately lead to a miscarriage. One of the causes for this can be the result of the zona pellucida being too thick, making it impossible for the embryo to hatch out. Even though all women are at risk of this condition, the majority of such cases involved older woman from 37 years of age and up. The medical explanation for this condition is ‘implantation failure’ and can be supported by assisted hatching.

Assisting hatching is when an embryo is taken and then fertilised outside of the womb via IVF. The specialist, known as an embryologist, then puts his skills to work and makes a tiny hole in the zona pellucida to make the hatching process easier. When all of this has been completed successfully it’s transferred back it to the womb. This is all usually possible by applying an acidic chemical.

For any additional facts and details on assisted hatching including the possible risks please feel free to contact us at Pregassist. We are experienced professionals who possess the know-how and insight in regards to various infertility problems and treatments.

Cryopreservation is a process used in artificial insemination treatments where either the sperm, the unfertilized eggs or the embryo itself are frozen at very low temperatures in liquid nitrogen. The temperatures and certain precautions may vary depending on what it is you want to freeze and store;

• Freezing the sperm; once the sperm has been successfully collected from the donor, it is placed in a tube and stored at -80°C. This takes on average about 24 hours, and once it has been completely frozen it’s placed in another tube for long-term storage.
• Freezing an unfertilized egg; this process is still considered experimental since it has not yet been determined how much damage is inflicted upon the outer shell of the egg, nor are they certain the period which it’s allowed to be stored in order to still ensure a viable pregnancy.
• Freezing the embryo; the advantage of storing embryos is the fact that it provides a rather high success rate and can be stored for a considerable period of time. These embryos are only available to couples who are legally married and the cost of storage is surprisingly low.

The process of Cryopreservation is extremely interesting and also complicated. For more information on the different processes of artificial insemination, please feel free to contact the professional team from Pregassist.

Gamete intra-fallopian tube transfer is also an ART technique used to increase your chances of conception. In most cases this procedure is recommended to couples have had unexplained infertility problems and who have already tried all the other known infertility treatments. Gamete intra-fallopian tube transfer is the process of collecting the egg from the female either via natural ovulation or medically induced ovulation. They are combined with carefully prepared sperm and then replaced back at the far end of the fallopian tube. The egg will then hopefully run its natural course up to the uterus for natural implantation.

With this procedure as with zygote intra-fallopian tube transfer the chances of multiple births is a high possibility. Pregassist has the knowledge to assist and advice you any of the given artificial insemination processes and would urge you contact us if you have any questions.

Diagnosing infertility due to unexplained causes is by no means an easy process. Basically it’s based on a diagnosis by exclusion where your reproductive endocrinologist will examine you and perform various tests in the attempt to pinpoint what may be causing your infertility. After taking into account the regularity of your intercourse and the amount of time you’ve been trying your health practitioner might diagnose you with unexplained infertility if you are in fact ovulating normally, your fallopian tubes are open and healthy and you have no pelvic adhesions. Also if you don’t suffer from endometriosis, your partner produces healthy sperm with a high motility and if your postcoital test is positive.

To diagnose a patient with unexplained infertility relies on the thoroughness of your practitioner, the more test you do the more likely you are as to finding a cause for your or your partners infertility. To find out if you have been misdiagnosed or would like to discuss the variety of test you have participated in, contact us at Pregassist.

Intrauterine insemination is the process where fresh or frozen and thawed sperm is placed in the cervix or in the female’s uterus by artificial means. Timing with IUI is even more crucial than with regular intercourse as with the latter the sperm is slowly released into the cervix due to the glands and mucous acting as a reservoir that sustains the sperm. Since sperm can’t remain viable for a very long period of time IUI demands that is should be injected extremely close to the time of ovulation.

An ovulation predictor kit is one of the methods used for perfectly timing IUI. The kit actually measures the LH surge of a woman which peaks at about 12 to 24 hours before the egg is released. The woman will be required to test her urine in the morning and when the test is positive she should have the intrauterine insemination the very next day.

The other effective method of timing is to artificially trigger your ovulation with medication called hCG. An ultrasound can determine when the developing eggs in the ovaries are mature enough to be released and the woman is ready for the hCG trigger injection. After the ejection the woman is ready for IUI for two mornings later. For more detailed information on IUI or advice on any other infertility treatments contact us at Pregassist.

Your immune system consists of an assortment of various cells and tissues that have basically one objective and that is to protect you from invading cells and foreign bacteria. It has the ability to recognize the differences between your body’s own cells and those that are unfamiliar. The lack of a healthy immune system will result in you being more susceptible to illnesses, pain or infection. The one thing that most people are unaware of is that your immune system also plays a major role in your fertility. For your body to effectively prepare for ovulation and implantation it needs to use certain cells from your immune system. Without these healthy cells normal reproduction can be affected and prevent you from falling pregnant. It has been estimated that up to 20% of couples who experience ‘unexplained’ infertility suffer from one or other immune system dysfunction. For additional information on infertility causes contact the experienced team from Pregassist for expert advice.