(1)What is the normal cost of investigation and treatment for an infertile couple?

(2)Are there any complication of IVF and related procedures?

(3) What are the results of different procedures?

(4)Is there any hope for patients who have failed ICSI cycles?

What is the normal cost of investigation and treatment for an infertile couple?

Ans(1) - Initial work up and hormonal profile costs about Rs. 2000-2500 for the couple.

Diagnostic hysterolaproscopy costs around Rs. 7000.

IUI costs including injections works out to Rs. 3500-4000 per cycle.

           IVF costs Rs. 25000 per cycle.

           ICSI costs Rs. 35000 per cycle.

           In IVF and ICSI ( Cost of injection is extra and may come to Rs. 20000-30000/- depending on no. of injections. Our effort is directed towards making IVF / ICSI / IUI safe, affordable and result oriented. Our goal is to help nature achieve a successful pregnancy and our mission is to see a child in every barren arm and a smile on every childless couple's face.

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Are there any complications of IVF and related procedures?

Ans (2) -  IVF-ICSI is extremely safe as of today. However some complications can occur such as OHSS (Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome). In this, the ovaries produce too many follicles which causes fluid collection in the abdomen and hemodynamic abnormalities which require intensive management. Good and prompt treatment usually sets it right. Hospitalization is necessary at times.

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What are the results of different procedures?

Ans(3) - We have excellent results with our super ovulation. IUI Program success rates are around 50%, sometimes more. In IVF and ICSI our success rates are around 28-30%. There is also some foetal wastage in form of abortions. We have had 104 live births from IVF/ICSI so far in our ICSI program.

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Is there any hope for patients who have failed ICSI cycles?

Ans(4) - Several patients conceive after failed ICSI, sometimes naturally, sometimes by IUI. We also have cheaper alternatives such as embryo donation and ovum donation program. then there is always donor insemination and of course adoption. So there is always hope for an infertile couple.           

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