What is IVF/ICSI?

In-vitro fertilisation means to fertilise an egg with the sperm outside the uterus and the formed embryo is again put inside the uterus for implantation to happen . It is wildly used for couples who have infertility issues or have had multiple miscarriages or pregnancy loss. IVF-ICSI is used for treating male fertility issues, tubal blockage, advanced maternal age and many other factors. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection is where the best sperm is selected under microscope and injected inside the egg by embryologist in the IVF lab.

Besides helping couples to conceive, fertility specialists and embryologists at the best IVF centre in Mumbai help couples with genetic diseases to select the embryo which does not carry defective gene and to have healthy pregnancy

In such cases, advanced reproductive technologies like Pre implantation Genetic Testing are carried out

Advanced tests like endometrial receptivity array, can also be performed on couples with multiple implantation failures to detect the right time to transfer embryo when the uterus is most receptive to receive embryo.

How successful is ICSI?

The ICSI treatment involves injecting a single live sperm directly in the cytoplasm of the human egg

Through ICSI, many couples with severe male factor infertility problems have achieved pregnancy. In some patients where sperm count in ejaculate is zero, it is also possible to retrieve sperms from testis and those sperms can be used for ICSI. The fertilisation rates in ICSI are usually 60-80%. The success rates are comparable to those seen with IVF in couples without male factor infertility.

This technique was developed to help achieve fertilisation for couples suffering from severe male factor infertility or those who have failed IVF attempts

Investing in IVF

IVF is also recommended to treat endometriosis, insufficient production of sperm or eggs, irregular ovulation. Only the Expert IVF doctor in Mumbai can tell after proper analysis that which treatment suits you best

IVF is possible in a single cycle that includes all procedures up to embryo transfer or it can be done in segmentation where embryos are frozen in one cycle and transferred in subsequent cycle.  The decision to undergo fertility treatment is like an investment for every couple. Fertility specialists tailor each treatment plan according to the couple's needs, and the total cost varies according to age, co-morbid factors and male and female fertility parameters, etc.

Flexible financing options

Some patients may need multiple treatments or other fertility therapies to achieve conception. If you have frozen embryos, the eventual future transfer and preservation will incur an additional cost. Nowadays, most IVF centres in Mumbai strive to make treatment affordable for their patients, regardless of their budget. They accept coverage from Insurance companies and offer EMI options through third-party providers to facilitate treatment.

Total estimated costs

The cost of IVF-ICSI ranges from Rs.1.60lakhs to 2lakhs. This usually includes the costs of consultations and ultrasound scans, procedure charges, laboratory charges, specialist charges, nursing charges, and in-patient charges associated with the ovum pick-up andembryo transfer. However, for any extra procedures or advanced tests like PGT-A, ERA, fertility enhancing surgeries, embryo freezing, patients may have to pay extra cost

Additionally, each subsequent embryo transfer incurs a minimal cost due to the laboratory work.

Why opt for a reputed IVF centre?

The success of IVF depends on clinical expertise as well as good embryologist and good laboratory. In reputed IVF centers ususlly the doctors and embryologist are well experienced. It is very important to have in house embryologist as IVF procedures may come on Sundays and holidays also. It totally depends on patient’s menstrual cycle and individual response. At these centres usually the IVF labs are maintained as per Global Fertility standards. They adhere to a transparent pricing system, rigorous quality control checks, and ethical practices.

Conclusion

The decision to undergo IVF is personal. The specialists can answer all your questions about the treatment options. During a consultation with them and the financial counsellor, you will better understand the costs associated with treatment and financial options that may help you.