Innovative Applications Boost IVF Success Rates at Acıbadem

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Assisted reproductive technologies have been helping couples fulfill their dreams of parenthood for years. Every year, the number of couples seeking this treatment increases. Why? Factors such as the rising age of marriage and delayed decisions to have children play a significant role. As a natural result, the chances of conceiving naturally decrease, making IVF treatments the best option for many couples to achieve pregnancy.

Fortunately, advances in assisted reproductive technologies continue to meet the expectations of couples. How? Like other fields of medicine, this area has witnessed remarkable progress. Pre-implantation
genetic testing helps prevent implantation failure and miscarriage, while innovative approaches focus on improving the ovarian reserve in women.  Moreover, advancements have made it possible to enhance sperm concentration and motility, improving the chances of conception in cases of male factor infertility. In summary, assisted reproductive technologies can now help more than ever to address the desire of couples to have babies.

Role of Technology in Improving Success Rates

In the field of reproductive medicine and fertility, significant advancements such as laboratory techniques, technology, medications, surgical methods, and the development of specialized equipment have had a major impact on overall IVF success rates. For example, egg collection and embryo transfer procedures are routinely performed under ultrasound guidance. Ongoing advancements in ultrasound resolution and quality have made these procedures safer and more precise. Another example is pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), which assesses embryos in the laboratory before transfer to the uterus. It helps identify genetic issues that could lead to implantation failure, miscarriage, or birth defects, enabling the selection of genetically healthy embryos and improving the likelihood of conception.

PRP: A Ray of Hope for Couples Struggling with Infertility

PRP is a promising method for addressing both female and male factor infertility. By stimulating the ovaries, it may enhance egg quality and quantity, potentially increasing the chances of pregnancy. Head of Acıbadem Maslak Hospital IVF Clinic Professor Bülent Tıraş marks that this procedure has been performed since 2016 and it offers auspicious results. For women who received PRP injections, when ovarian reserve parameters were analyzed, it was observed a statistically significant increase in AFC and AMH, decrease in serum FSH, which are indicative of favorable responses; “In one of our studies, we conducted a comprehensive study involving 510 women experiencing poor ovarian response with an average age of 40.3. Following the PRP and IVF procedures, we achieved a 20% pregnancy rate. These findings highlight the potential benefits of PRP in enhancing fertility treatments, especially for women facing specific challenges in conception.”

Additionally, PRP can be used for treating male infertility, particularly for men with non-obstructive azoospermia. To investigate the effects and benefits of PRP on male infertility caused by azoospermia, published the first academic study in this field, achieving promising outcomes. Testicular PRP therapy was administered to 135 men included in the study, resulting in positive sperm retrieval rates of 27.5% in patients with one prior failed Micro-TESE procedure and 16.4% in those with two or more failed attempts.

The Impact of Experience on IVF Success Rates

The experience of physicians, embryologists, and nurses is one of the most significant factors in achieving higher success rates in IVF treatment. This is why a couple who has experienced failed IVF attempts at one clinic may achieve positive results at another clinic. While technology is accessible to many clinics worldwide that can afford the costs, a medical team’s experience and dedication are qualities that are not easily found everywhere. It is crucial to identify the treatment modality that would be most beneficial for each patient, as the reasons for infertility can vary from case to case. Even when two patients share the same infertility cause, their treatment plans may differ. Individualized approaches are necessary for every patient.

At Acıbadem IVF Center, where approximately 10,000 IVF cycles are performed annually, fertility specialists with over 30 years of experience develop customized treatment plans based on each couple’s individual conditions and needs, significantly improving the chances of IVF success