IVF Treatment Cost in India

Diagnosis for performing IVF treatment

A patient is required to undergo IVF treatment under the following conditions: -

• Damaged or blocked Fallopian tubes 
• Male infertility due to reduced sperm count or blockage
• Advanced age of woman can be a primary reason
• Endometriosis
• Infertility is one of the most common reasons
• Other complications related to ovary like uterine fibroids

Procedure followed for IVF treatment

• The first step is to take fertility medicines for a few months to help ovaries produce several eggs that are mature and ready for fertilization. The monitoring of ovaries is done along with the induction of IVF hormones.
• Regular ultrasounds or blood tests are done to measure hormone levels and keep track of egg production.
• Once the ovaries have produced enough mature eggs, the doctor removes the eggs from body (called egg retrieval/ follicular aspiration). This is performed under sedation with no incision in which a thin needle is inserted into the ovary and sacs (follicles) containing the eggs. The needle is connected to a suction device, which pulls the eggs and fluid out of each follicle, one at a time.  
• Then, both the eggs and sperms (collected from the donor and/or the parent) are stored under safe conditions in a special container. Fertilization is carried out in the laboratory by the experts.
• About 3-5 days after the egg retrieval, 1 or more embryos are put into uterus (this is called embryo transfer).  The doctor slides a thin tube through cervix into the uterus and inserts the embryo directly into uterus through the tube.  Pregnancy happens if any of the embryos attach to the lining of uterus.  
• More than one embryo may be placed into the uterus at the same time, which can lead to twins, triplets, or more.
• The chances of conceiving a healthy baby depend on many factors like age and the cause of infertility. However, advances in modern medicine have improved the success rates of IVF treatment in India. 

Post Procedure 

• Resting is advised for the remaining part of the day after the embryo transfer and one can return to normal activities the next day. 
• Recommended to take pills or get daily shots of a hormone called progesterone for the first 8-10 weeks after the embryo transfer. The hormones make it easier for the embryo to survive in the uterus.
• Pregnancy test is performed about 2 weeks after the embryo transfer.