What is Fertility Care?
Fertility care encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of infertility in both men and women, using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) including IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg freezing, and sperm donation. India is one of the world's most experienced IVF destinations, with success rates comparable to the best European clinics at 60–70% lower cost than UK private fertility treatment.
Types of Fertility Care
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
Eggs are fertilised outside the body and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
A single sperm is injected directly into the egg — used for male factor infertility.
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
Sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation to improve fertilisation chances.
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Eggs are collected and frozen for future use — ideal for women wishing to preserve fertility.
Donor Egg / Sperm IVF
IVF using donated eggs or sperm when the patient's own are not viable.
Types of Fertility Care Treatments
Ovarian Stimulation
Hormonal injections stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs for retrieval.
Egg Retrieval (OPU)
Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration to collect mature eggs from the ovaries under sedation.
Embryo Culture & Transfer
Fertilised embryos are cultured in the laboratory and the best embryo transferred on day 3 or day 5.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer to improve success rates.
Possible Causes
- Ovulatory Disorders: PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, and hormonal imbalances affecting egg release.
- Tubal Factor: Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes from prior infections or endometriosis.
- Male Factor Infertility: Low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal morphology accounts for up to 40% of infertility cases.
- Unexplained Infertility: In 25–30% of couples no specific cause is identified despite thorough investigation.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Fertility Care needed?
- Achieve pregnancy when natural conception has not occurred after 12 months of trying
- Address male factor infertility with ICSI for low or poor quality sperm
- Treat ovulatory disorders and PCOS causing irregular cycles
- Use donor eggs or sperm when own gametes are not viable
- Preserve fertility through egg freezing before medical treatment or by personal choice
When should you see a specialist?
- Inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse (6 months if over 35)
- Known cause of infertility: PCOS, blocked tubes, low sperm count, endometriosis
- Recurrent miscarriage requiring investigation and embryo testing
- Single women or same-sex couples wishing to start a family
- Before cancer treatment that may affect future fertility
Precautions & Aftercare
- Maintain a healthy weight — BMI significantly affects IVF success rates
- Stop smoking and limit alcohol at least 3 months before starting treatment
- Take prescribed folic acid and fertility supplements as directed
- Avoid strenuous exercise during ovarian stimulation to reduce OHSS risk
- Attend all monitoring scans during stimulation — timing is critical
- Discuss realistic success rates with your fertility specialist based on your individual profile
Why Choose medmaxcare for Fertility Care?
medmaxcare works with India's leading NABH-accredited fertility centres with over 25 years of IVF experience. A complete IVF cycle including medications costs £3,000–5,000 in India vs £8,000–15,000 in the UK. Our fertility coordinators provide compassionate support from initial consultation through embryo transfer and beyond.
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