If you are planning to pursue IVF treatment then it is for sure that you have several doubts in your mind. Here is the list of frequently asked questions about IVF Treatment in India.

Contemporary, IVF treatment is the most commonly executed assisted reproductive technology (ART) that is used worldwide by infertility specialists for the patients and couples who are trying to conceive.

At the starting of the IVF treatment, you may have many doubts and questions in your mind about the infertility treatment procedure. They range from the side effects of the stimulation to when you need to give yourself this type of infertility-related treatment, to questions about how to relieve the stress experienced during this time or what type of vitamins to take.

What are the most common IVF FAQs?

Below are the most common and recurrently asked 10 IVF-related questions from the patients or couples side to the fertility experts in India.

Most common IVF FAQs include-

Question: - What exactly is IVF?

Answer: - In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most general type of assisted reproductive technology (ART), used to produce an embryo by bypassing certain causes of infertility, such as mild sperm abnormalities in men, and fallopian tubes or ovulation irregularity in women.

Question: - Am I a candidate for IVF?

Answer: - There are numerous factors involved in determining if a particular patient is suitable for IVF treatment or not. Appropriate candidates often include couples who may experience:

• Low sperm counts
• Endometriosis
• Problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes
• Ovulation disorders
• Sperm unable to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus
• Other health or unexplained reproductive issues

The only way to know for sure if in vitro fertilization is right for you is to undergo a complete exam and consultation with Dr. Sarita Jain (IVF & Infertility Specialist) at Arihant IVF Hospital & Test Tube Baby Center, Sikar Rajasthan.

Question: - How long is the IVF process from start to finish?

Answer: - It typically takes 2-4 weeks to prepare for IVF, and the stimulation phase entails about 8-10 days of fertility shots and egg retrieval is performed 2 days later.

Question: - Is IVF Treatment is painful?

Answer: - In most cases, it’s painless, which means most patients do not report significant discomfort during the IVF process. Some women may feel bloating during the ovarian stimulation phase, and light bleeding or cramping may occur after egg retrieval.

Question: - What is the total cost of IVF Treatment in India?

Answer: - In general the average cost of IVF treatment in India varies from Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 3,50,000/- India Rupees per cycle. The cost is mainly dependent on the state & city, patient characteristics, and treatment center.

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Question: - For how long one can freeze the embryos?

Answer: - The standard storage period for embryos is normally 10 years, although women in certain circumstances can store their embryos for up to 55 years.

Question: - Are the results not as good as the fresh cycle?

Answer: - This is a myth. In Fact, the results are equal or better, when indications & expertise, are optimally matched.