IVF Doctor & Specialist in Chennai

IVF stands for in-vitro fertilization. It is a medical procedure in which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish. The fertilized egg (embryo) is then implanted into the woman's uterus, where it is hoped that it will successfully implant and grow into a baby. IVF is typically used when other methods of fertility treatment have failed or are not possible.

IVF is typically recommended for couples who have been unable to conceive through other means, such as fertility drugs or artificial insemination. It may also be used for women with certain medical conditions that prevent conception or carry a high risk of pregnancy complications.

IVF suitability is assessed individually and depends on ovarian reserve, overall health, reproductive history and applicable regulations. Success rates generally decrease as female age increases, so a fertility specialist should review your circumstances rather than relying on one age cut-off.

An IVF cycle involves hormone injections, monitoring scans, egg retrieval, embryo culture and embryo transfer. The experience varies from person to person. A personalised plan, clear counselling and regular clinical support can make the process easier to manage.

IVF is an established fertility treatment, but it can have risks such as medication side effects, ovarian hyperstimulation, procedure-related complications and multiple pregnancy. Your IVF specialist will assess individual risks and monitor the cycle closely.

Possible effects include temporary bloating, bruising at injection sites, mood changes and discomfort after egg retrieval. Less common complications include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding, infection and multiple pregnancy.

Many patients use daily hormone injections for roughly 8–12 days, but the medication, dose and number of injections depend on ovarian reserve and response. Your doctor will provide a personalised schedule and monitor it with scans and blood tests.

Most babies conceived through IVF are healthy. As with any pregnancy, outcomes depend on factors such as parental age, health, genetics and whether the pregnancy is singleton or multiple. Your doctor can explain risks relevant to your case.

Embryo transfer is usually a short procedure that does not require anaesthesia. Many patients report little or mild discomfort, although individual experiences vary.

Yes you can! It is safe to go to the bathroom after your embryo transfer. The uterus is a muscular organ and it doesn't affect the IVF outcomes.

IVF cost varies according to the medication protocol, investigations and whether ICSI, embryo freezing or genetic testing is required. After evaluating both partners, the clinic can provide a personalised treatment plan and itemised estimate.

IVF cycles can fail for a variety of reasons, such as poor egg or sperm quality, issues with implantation, or genetic abnormalities in the embryos.

A blastocyst transfer uses an embryo cultured to approximately day 5 or 6 before transfer. Whether blastocyst culture is suitable depends on embryo number, development and the couple's treatment history.

Natural conception may still occur after an IVF pregnancy or an unsuccessful cycle when the underlying fertility factors allow it. The likelihood is individual and should be discussed with a fertility specialist.