There was a time when In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) used to be immensely admired by middle-aged women for resolving issues related to pregnancy.

However, the world is advancing rapidly, and at present, young women from urban backgrounds, who are not able to envisage because of an ultra-traumatic daily life, late marriages and long-working hours are slowly but steadily turning back on In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

Expressing her opinion related to the contrast in preference for IVF, Indira Ganeshan, gynecologist specializing in IVF, said that the IVF was mostly used by patients between 38 and 45 years of age. But, since last seven years or so, there is a gradual and noticeable budge in the age group of women opting for IVF treatment.

IVF is a medical progression to fertilize egg cells using sperm. The most imperative thing is that the amalgamation is conducted outside the human body.

Hormonal injections are used in order to enhance the efficiency of the eggs. The eggs are later detached from ovaries, and are processed with sperm for the process of fertilization, carried out inside a regulated and cultured milieu.

During the final phase of treatment, the fertilized egg is relocated into patient's uterus so as to establish a booming and fruitful pregnancy.

The treatment method is gaining popularity rapidly. At present, nearly 70% patients are between 23 and 32 years of age, though the tendency is noticeable merely in urban locations, said Dr. Indira.