Stem Cell IVF Treatment - Regenerative Medicine Approach

Every woman is born with a fixed number of eggs. As the age advances the number of eggs decreases. Hence leading to difficulty in conception especially after 35 years of age. In such conditions the options available are donor egg ( from another woman ) or stem cell therapy. The success rate of stem cell therapy is more than 50 percent .

What Are Stem Cells ?

Stem cells are cells which have

• Ability of unlimited self renewal
• Ability of differentiation (to give rise to a specialised cell type that becomes part of a healthy person)

From Where Can Stem Cells Be Harvested ?

Multipotent stem cells can be harvested from bone marrow of the patient

Types of stem cells

The stem cells are generally classified into various categories. Some of these are as follows –

• Embryonic
• Non-Embryonic
• Induced Pluripotent

Technique used in stem cell treatments

There are several specific technologies, which can be used in stem cell treatment. Some of them are –

• Suspension Technology
• Inhibitor Differentiation Method:

What Are The Uses Of Stem Cell Therapy In Gynaecology ?

Cases of INFERTILITY with

• Premature ovarian failure ( inability of a woman to form eggs )
• Testicular failure ( inability of a male to form sperms )
• Ashermans syndrome ( Uterine Synechia- when walls of the uterine cavity stick to each other compromising the cavity space )

What Is The Success Rate Of Stem Cell Therapy ?

The success rate of stem cell therapy is variable , it can be up to 50 percent.

What Is The Role Of Stem Cell Therapy In Premature Ovarian Failure Related Infertility And Morbidity ?

Stem cell preparation is injected laparoscopically into the ovary. American studies have shown increase in ovarian size and 2 fold increase in estrogen levels ( female hormone levels ) up to 1 year after the procedure .

Relief in symptoms of POF such as hot flushes , night sweats decreased libido , vaginal dryness , repeated Urinary infections has been seen leading to enhanced quality of life.