In Vitro fertilization, is commonly referred as IVF treatment and is one of the most common medical procedures for childless couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to infertility or some other reasons. In Vitro in latin means in glass comes under the assisted reproductive technology (ART). IVF is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm, outside the human body, […]
There are many couples who are unable to conceive or carry a child naturally after 6 months to 1 year of unprotected sex. International Fertility Centre, one of the specialist centers in India provides a number of options for couples who are childless, including IVF and Surrogacy. Surrogacy is defined as when another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for the couple who […]
Tubal infertility Tubal infertility refers to damage of fallopian tubes. The fallopian tube connects ovaries to uterine cavity, releasing mature oocyte from ovary to uterus. A damage or blockage of fallopian tubes, results in ovulation failure, thus preventing conception. The status of fallopian tubes can be detected by application of X-ray based diagnostic technique called hysterosalpingogram. Alternatively, radio-logical imaging, with pelvic ultrasound is used to […]
A commercial surrogacy arrangement or commercial surrogacy refers to carrying the pregnancy in one’s womb by a female, for intended parents, registered on the facility. Intended parents may seek a surrogacy arrangement, when medical issues, make pregnancy either impossible, or pregnancy is considered far too risky, to the mother’s health. The pregnancy, in case of gestational surrogacy, results from the transfer of embryos. The child-born […]
ICMR Guidelines The Indian Council for Medical Research provides for a list of guidelines to be followed on selection of surrogates on surrogacy process and IVF treatments in ART clinics located in India. Surrogate may be referred by doctor or surrogacy agency; however, negotiations between the couple and the surrogate need to be carried out independently during surrogacy process. Payment done to surrogate must be […]
The financial planning for surrogacy and IVF treatment, are covered under different clauses by Insurance provider and IRDA, for Indian married couples with infertility issues. There are no definite guidelines of IRDA, with Insurance and Health Insurance companies, to provide health insurance coverage, for both the surrogate mother and the child for surrogacy treatment in Indian clinic. The insurance on infertility treatment involving IVF steps […]
Surrogacy is a last resort to married couples facing challenges on infertility issues, And surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology are less costly in India compare other countries. Financial considerations in planning for surrogacy programme include: Compensation requirement on time and committed involvement to surrogacy process. Reimbursement on expenses related to the surrogacy process. The different medical expenses in Surrogacy, includes cost for treatment, involving following […]
While commercial surrogacy is legal in India, the process and participants face dilemma and emotional distress on parenthood, surrogacy and legal requirements on infertility treatment using surrogacy process. The commercial surrogacy is legal in India since 2002. Studies establish the number of surrogacy babies born in India to 1500 in 2010. Indian surrogates are preferred with infertile couples in industrialized nations because of the relatively […]
Surrogacy is last resort solution for infertile couples. Natural conception is the best option advised to married couples below age of 30 years, struggling with pregnancy. Assisted Reproduction Technology involves a series of medical procedures on generating fertile embryo for child birth. You should carry a checklist on your visit to the ART Clinic, to improve your motivation and understanding on surrogacy. The necessary question […]
Infertility is a critical component of reproductive health, and has often been neglected. An accurate profile of the prevalence, distribution, and trends of infertility is an important first step towards shaping evidence-based interventions and policies to reduce the burden of this neglected disability globally. Most market research surveys, on reproductive health and fertility treatment fail to capture data on comprehensive medical history and clinical examination. […]