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Frequently asked question

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FAQs

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the leading Medically Assisted
Reproductive (MAR) treatment used to address various forms of
infertility. The primary goal of IVF is to help
individuals or couples affected by infertility to achieve pregnancy and
become parents.

IVF typically involves:

  • Ovarian stimulation

  • Egg retrieval

  • Fertilization in the laboratory

  • Embryo development

  • Embryo transfer

A full cycle usually takes 4–6 weeks. though it may extend depending on individual circumstances.

A typical IVF cycle—from stimulation to pregnancy test—takes 4 to 6 weeks.

A typical IVF cycle—from stimulation to pregnancy test—takes 4 to 6 weeks.

IVF may be recommended for:

  • Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes

  • Endometriosis

  • Low sperm count or sperm quality issues

  • PCOS or ovulation disorders

  • Uterine fibroids

  • Unexplained infertility

  • Genetic conditions requiring PGT

  • Fertility preservation before cancer treatment

  • IUI: Sperm is placed directly into the uterus; fertilization occurs naturally.

  • IVF: Fertilization occurs in the lab, and embryos are transferred into the uterus. IUI is less invasive and less expensive but has lower success rates.

Success depends on factors such as age, egg quality, sperm quality, and underlying medical conditions. Younger women generally have higher success rates.

Our Success Rate: approximately
83% success rate among patients with a good prognosis, approximately 45% success rate even in challenging,
poor‑prognosis cases, and approximately 75.5% overall cumulative success rate across all patient categories.

Yes, IVF is often recommended for women over 40,  though success rates decline with age. Donor eggs may be considered in some cases.

Yes. Current evidence indicates a slightly increased risk of congenital or genetic abnormalities in children conceived through IVF compared with natural conception.
Many women who conceive through IVF go on to have normal healthy babies.

Yes, with Intra‑Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) , the procedure involves injecting a single healthy sperm directly into each egg to increase the chance of successful fertilization. Even men with severely low sperm count — or almost no sperm — can father a child through this method. 

We transfer 1 - 3 embryos, this depends on age, embryo quality, and medical history. Many clinics recommend single embryo transfer to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy.

 

PGT may be recommended for patients with known genetic conditions, recurrent pregnancy loss, or advanced maternal age.

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