Q. If I conceive, will my baby be normal?

A. Studies have shown that there is no increased risk of abnormality in IVF conceived babies compared to those conceived naturally.

Q. What are the precautions I should take after the IVF procedure?

A. The procedure demands no special precautions, but avoids strenuous activity. We advise the patients to be mentally & physically relaxed as much as possible. You can return to work if you wish, but first prefer to have a few days rest.

Q. What if IVF fails the first time? How many times will I have to undergo the same procedure?

A. You can go through IVF as many times as you wish, but we advise up to five cycles at the most.

Q. Is IVF the last option?

A. IVF is the option, which has the highest success rate and is also the most expensive. But, it is not the “end of the road”. Many women have conceived naturally or with intrauterine insemination, even after IVF. However, for those with blocked tubes & very poor sperm counts, it is the only option.

Q. Is IVF very expensive?

A. IVF is not as expensive as perceived in general. Generally, the cost of IVF cycle depends upon the dose of drugs that would be needed for ovarian stimulation. It is only as expensive as perhaps gallstone removal or removal of uterus surgery.

Q. Do we need to get admitted in the IVF process?

A. A patient undergoing IVF does not require admission. However, one should visit the center 3-5 times during the monitoring cycle. On the day of egg collection, the patient would need to fast for 6 hours & come to the clinic (the procedure takes about half an hour). Patients can go home after the effect of anaesthesia weans off which takes about 2-3 hours. The next scheduled visit is after 2-3 days for the embryo transfer, which again takes about half an hour and patients are free to go home after resting for one hour.