Who IVF is for
IVF is usually suggested when simpler treatments are unlikely to work, or have already been tried:
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Low sperm count or poor motility (often with ICSI)
- Endometriosis affecting fertility
- PCOS or ovulation problems that did not respond to tablets or IUI
- Low egg reserve (low AMH), where time matters
- Unexplained infertility after several failed IUI cycles
IVF is not always the first step
Some couples conceive with ovulation tablets, timed intercourse or IUI. If your reports suggest a simpler treatment has a fair chance, the doctor will tell you before recommending IVF.
The IVF process, step by step
- AssessmentHormone tests, AMH, ultrasound for the woman and semen analysis for the man, plus infection screening for both.
- Ovarian stimulationDaily hormone injections for about 8 to 12 days help several eggs mature. Scans and blood tests track the follicles.
- Trigger injectionA final injection matures the eggs. Egg collection is timed about 34 to 36 hours later.
- Egg collectionA 15 to 20 minute procedure under short anaesthesia. You go home the same day.
- FertilisationEggs and sperm are joined in the lab by conventional IVF or by ICSI.
- Embryo cultureEmbryos grow in the lab for 3 to 5 days. The embryologist grades them each day.
- Embryo transferThe best embryo is placed in the uterus with a thin tube, without anaesthesia. Extra good embryos can be frozen.
- Pregnancy testA beta hCG blood test about 12 to 14 days after transfer.
What affects the chance of success
There is no single IVF success rate that applies to everyone. These factors matter most:
- The woman's age, which is the strongest single factor because egg quality falls with age
- Egg reserve (AMH and antral follicle count)
- Sperm quality, including DNA fragmentation in some cases
- The uterus: lining thickness, fibroids, polyps or adhesions
- Embryo quality on the day of transfer
- Health factors such as weight, smoking, thyroid and blood sugar control
After your tests, the doctor explains your realistic chances per cycle. Any clinic promising a guaranteed pregnancy is not being honest with you.
IVF cost
One standard IVF cycle at our clinic costs ₹1,60,000 – ₹3,56,000. ICSI, freezing or a frozen transfer add to this only if your case needs them. See all IVF costs.
| What it covers | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation and diagnosisDoctor visits before treatment | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Pre-IVF testsHormones, AMH, infection screening, semen analysis | ₹7,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Stimulation medicinesDepends on age, AMH and body weight | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Sperm preparationWashing and selecting sperm in the lab | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 |
| Anaesthesia for egg collectionShort anaesthesia, same-day discharge | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| IVF procedureEgg collection, fertilisation, embryo culture and fresh transfer | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Total per cycle | ₹1,60,000 – ₹3,56,000 |
Figures as of 27 October 2026. Your exact cost is given in writing after your consultation and tests.
Risks to know about
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): swelling and discomfort from a strong response to injections. Careful dosing and monitoring keep the risk low.
- Multiple pregnancy: transferring more than one embryo raises the chance of twins, which carries higher risk for mother and babies. We usually advise transferring one good embryo.
- Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage, at rates similar to or slightly above natural conception.
- Emotional strain: treatment can be stressful, and counselling is part of our care.
Legal points in India
- IVF clinics and gamete banks must be registered under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021.
- ART services can be given to women above 21 and below 50, and men above 21 and below 55 (Section 21(g)).
- Donor eggs and sperm can only come from a registered ART bank, and donors stay anonymous.
- Sex selection is a criminal offence. We do not offer or discuss it.