Fertility treatments, explained calmly

IVF

When you need a structured plan-or time is a factor.

Eggs and sperm are fertilised in the lab; one or more embryos are transferred to the uterus. The main treatment when simpler options have not worked or when age, tubal, or multiple factors are involved.

ICSI

Extra support when sperm quality needs help.

A single sperm is injected directly into each egg—especially useful for low count, poor motility, or abnormal morphology. Often combined with IVF when male factor is present.

IUI

A common, gentler first step for many couples.

Washed, prepared sperm is placed in the uterus around ovulation—often after ovulation induction. A common first-line treatment for mild male factor or unexplained infertility.

Ovulation Induction

Often where irregular cycles or PCOS journeys begin.

Medicines such as letrozole or clomiphene stimulate egg release—often the first step for PCOS, irregular cycles, or anovulation before IUI or IVF.

Timed intercourse

Natural timing with specialist guidance.

Natural conception with ultrasound or ovulation-kit guidance so intercourse is timed to the fertile window—useful when tests are normal or as an early step.

Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

A calmer follow-up cycle using embryos you already have.

A frozen embryo from a previous IVF cycle is thawed and transferred in a later prepared cycle—often with outcomes similar to fresh transfer.

PGT A/ PGD Treatment

Embryo biopsy for chromosomal (PGT-A) or single-gene (PGT-M) screening before transfer—helpful after recurrent loss, implantation failure, or advanced maternal age.

PICSI

Hyaluronan-based sperm selection before ICSI to prefer mature, viable sperm—an add-on when sperm quality is borderline.

Blastocyst

Embryos are cultured to day 5–6 before transfer or freezing—helps select embryos with stronger implantation potential.

IVM - In Vitro Maturation

Immature eggs are collected and matured in the lab before fertilisation—an option for some PCOS patients to reduce ovarian stimulation risks.

Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH)

A precise laser thins or opens the embryo shell (zona pellucida) to aid hatching and implantation—used selectively after failed transfers or in older patients.

Egg Freezing

Eggs are stimulated, retrieved, and vitrified for future IVF—best outcomes when done before age 35; common for delayed parenthood or medical reasons.

Embryo Freezing

Extra embryos from IVF are frozen for later frozen embryo transfer—high thaw survival with modern vitrification.

Sperm Freezing

Semen is cryopreserved before oncology treatment, travel, or ART planning—standard option in oncofertility pathways.

Follicular Monitoring

Serial ultrasound (and sometimes blood tests) tracks follicle growth and ovulation timing during natural or medicated cycles.

Superovulation Injectables

Injectable gonadotropins stimulate multiple follicles—used in IUI or IVF protocols when oral medicines are insufficient.

ovulation induction & cycle monitoring

Combined ovulation induction with ultrasound and hormone monitoring to time intercourse or IUI safely and effectively.

Natural Cycle & Follicular

Minimal or no ovarian stimulation with close follicular tracking—suited when avoiding high-dose drugs or for selected IVF/IUI cycles.

ERA

Endometrial Receptivity Analysis maps the optimal embryo transfer window—considered after repeated implantation failure with good embryos.

Hysteroscopy

Camera examination of the uterine cavity to diagnose and treat polyps, adhesions, or septa that may affect implantation.

Laparoscopy

Keyhole surgery to treat endometriosis, adhesions, or tubal issues and to assess pelvic anatomy affecting fertility.

Tubal Recanalization

Microsurgical reopening of blocked fallopian tubes when anatomy and history suggest a good chance of restoring patency.

Uterine Fibroids

Evaluation and surgical planning for fibroids that distort the cavity or impair implantation—myomectomy or hysteroscopic removal when indicated.

Semen Analysis

Baseline semen test for count, motility, morphology, and volume—the first step in male-factor evaluation.

sperm DNA fragmendation

Measures sperm DNA damage beyond a standard semen analysis—relevant when miscarriage or unexplained IVF failure is suspected.

Micro TESE

Microsurgical sperm retrieval from testicular tissue for non-obstructive azoospermia—paired with ICSI when sperm are found.

TESE

Surgical extraction of sperm from testicular tissue when the ejaculate has no sperm—used with ICSI in obstructive or non-obstructive azoospermia.

PESA

Needle aspiration of sperm from the epididymis when obstruction prevents sperm reaching the ejaculate.

MESA

Microsurgical collection of sperm from the epididymis—higher yield than PESA in some obstructive cases.

Sexual Dysfunction

Assessment and treatment of erectile or ejaculatory problems that prevent timely semen delivery for conception or IUI.

Egg Donor

Altruistic egg donation under India's ART Act, 2021—donor eggs fertilised via IVF/ICSI when ovarian reserve or egg quality is severely limited.

Sperm Donor

Regulated donor sperm for IUI or IVF when male factor, genetic risk, or single-parent pathways require donor gametes.

Embryo Donor

Transfer of donated embryos when both partners cannot use their own gametes—subject to ART regulations and clinic protocols.

Surrogacy

Gestational surrogacy with legal and medical coordination under India's Surrogacy Act—only for eligible couples as per law.

Natural pregnancy guidance

Lifestyle, cycle tracking, nutrition, and preconception counselling to optimise natural conception before medical treatment.

Infertility wellness center

Holistic fertility wellness—stress, nutrition, and complementary support alongside medical care, not a substitute for diagnosis.

IVF SUPPORT Acupuncture

Acupuncture as adjunct support around IVF stimulation and transfer—some patients use it for stress and wellbeing; evidence on live-birth benefit is mixed.

Ayurveda treatment / suggestion for IVF

Ayurvedic lifestyle and preparatory guidance alongside IVF—should be coordinated with your fertility specialist to avoid herb–drug interactions.

Paternal Lymphocyte Immunization (PLI)

Immunotherapy using partner white cells for selected recurrent pregnancy loss or implantation failure cases—offered only after specialist review.