11 Questions to ask before choosing a fertility clinic
1. Does the centre strictly adhere to ICMR guidelines? The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has a set of strict guidelines to be followed by any fertility/ IVF centre. Currently, though this is not a law, it is a bill pending in the parliament to be passed. So, it is definitely mandatory for an IVF Centre to be registered with ICMR and is important that they follow the guidelines. So, is your centre registered with ICMR? 2. Are you given individual attention at the centre? …
Are there any risks in an IVF procedure?
Though In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and other fertility procedures are quite common these days, there are a few risks involved in these procedures. It is important to know and understand this risk before taking up the procedure. Please ensure that your doctor informs you of the risks and side effects and you know understand them completely well before going ahead with one. 1. Risk of multiple births This is the most common risk associated with any fertility procedure. Usually, in order to improve a couple’s chances of success during an assisted reproductive procedure, more than one embryo is transferred into …
Can anyone go in for an IVF treatment (fertility treatment)?
In the present day (especially in urban India), times are changing and more & more people are taking longer to settle into matrimony and plan …