Who can IVF help?
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
- Low sperm count or poor sperm movement (often with ICSI)
- Ovulation problems, including PCOS
- Endometriosis
- Unexplained infertility
- Repeated failure of simpler treatments such as IUI
The IVF process step by step
- Online consultation: the fertility specialist reviews your reports and plans your cycle.
- Ovarian stimulation: daily hormone injections for about 10 to 12 days, with scans to watch the eggs grow. Sometimes this can start at home.
- Egg collection: a short procedure under sedation.
- Fertilisation: by IVF or ICSI, where a single sperm is injected into each egg.
- Embryo transfer: a simple, painless procedure 3 to 5 days later. Extra good-quality embryos can be frozen.
- Pregnancy test: about 2 weeks after transfer, which can be done at home.
Reports to send before you travel
- Female partner: AMH, FSH, LH, thyroid and prolactin tests, and a recent pelvic ultrasound
- Tests of the tubes (HSG) if done
- Male partner: semen analysis
- Records of any previous IUI or IVF cycles
Important to know
Fertility treatment in India is regulated by law. Treatment options for international couples, including the use of donor eggs or sperm, follow these rules. Surrogacy in India is strictly restricted by law, and MadrasMediGate does not arrange surrogacy. The fertility specialist will explain which treatments are available to you.
What affects the cost of IVF in India
- IVF or ICSI
- Medicines needed for stimulation, which vary from person to person
- Embryo freezing and frozen embryo transfer
- Extra laboratory techniques, if advised
- Number of cycles
Send your reports for a free doctor review and written cost estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How long do we need to stay in Chennai for IVF?
Usually about 3 to 4 weeks for one cycle. If stimulation is started at home under the specialist's guidance, the stay can be shorter.
What is the success rate of IVF?
Success depends mainly on the woman's age, egg reserve and the cause of infertility. The fertility specialist will give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your reports.
This page gives general information to help you plan. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from a doctor who has examined you. Your treating specialist in Chennai will confirm the right treatment for you.