IVF & Medical Treatment in India

After years of lagging in medical treatment and research India has finally caught up with the World. 

What more medical care and surgery are more affordable in this country than the same available in the developed World

Medical Tourism as it is called is a booming segment projected to grow fourfold in the near future. This has come about because of mushrooming of quality hospitals, trained physicians, surgeons, and allied health specialists.  Since many on the go mix tourism while on treatment here hence the name. 

The low cost of treatment comes about due to the lesser scale of the economy that prevails in India and other Asian countries. Travel services, transportation, and accommodations are relatively cheaper as well.  

Some of the popular treatments and surgeries that people from overseas arrive here are as follows: 

• IVF
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Organ Transplant
• Cancer Treatment
• Dentistry
• Neurosurgery

The easy availability of class hospitals, trained surgeons subscribing to various fields, and physicians with expertise are other reasons overseas visitors trust medical treatment in India.   Another enticing factor is the availability of noninvasive alternative treatments in the country. 

Ayurveda therapy, Unani and naturopathy, homeopathy, and Yoga are the most sought-after. More so these treatments are all-encompassing with the least after-effects, unlike modern science.    

Like other treatments, IVF is the most sought-after in India. The treatment is widely prevalent in metros as well as smaller towns with excellent infrastructure. The cost of fertility procedures is lesser in towns of medium scale without the loss of quality. 

Some of the infertility procedures possible in the country are: 

• ICSI
• TESA
• IUI
• IVF
• Freezing Embryo & Semen
• Ovulation Induction 

Most of the associated procedures can be availed in infertility clinics in India at a lesser cost. There are hospital chains that provide the treatment besides set-ups. . The private fertility hospitals in India are equal in services and professional medical care.  They are manned by expert doctors and surgeons besides the professional care team.    

Male Infertility & Treatment

In earlier times the inability to bear a child was squarely blamed on woman. With all the associated dogmas that are attributed to a woman unable to bear a child life became miserable for the unfortunate.  

The failure of conception to take place can be due to an infertile male as well. Hence after proper tests and diagnostics it is determine who needs corrective treatment. With advance therapies available conception is possible.    

Males become infertile due to lack of proper amount of sperms. The sperms could also be deformed and have no motility to fertilise the egg. Blockages is the reproductive apparatus can also hinder fertilisation of egg.  The problems could be hormonal, genetic and autoimmune,  There are many underlying medical inadequacies that require a look into through tests before corrective action can be taken.

Usually the treatment is improvement in lifestyle as well as usage of assisted conception techniques. Chronic alcoholism and tobacco use are responsible for low sperm count. The modified IVF treatment used are GIFT & ZIFT. The former is gamete intrafallopian transfer and zygote intrafallopian transfer. these are modified versions of IVF. These procedures are closer to natural conception. But the procedures require invasive interventions hence IVF procedure is preferred treatment all over.   

Latest About Women and Infertility

The latest information suggests that women with the absence of certain genes are more susceptible to reduced success in achieving conception.  The cause of infertility is attributed to cervical problems, hormonal imbalance, and uterine malformation.   Scientific journals report that the problem may be accentuated due to the absence of certain genes. Maternal factors present in the coding are crucial for the development of the preimplantation embryo. NLRP 2 was first described in the year 2000. Albeit limited knowledge prevails about maternal effect genes that play important role in embryonic development.   

The gene described as NlRP 2 if absent was responsible for many negative aspects. This is a maternal effect gene that plays an important role during embryogenesis the absence of which was related to repeatedly failed pregnancies, embryonic anomalies, malformation of reproductive organs, and complete infertility. In some cases, babies were born with disabilities. All this was tested on lab mice but the outcome on humans is evident.

This finding furthers the scope of in-vitro fertilization where the egg is fertilised in the dish and then placed into the uterus. 

What is assisted reproduction?

Being childless for a long time can be a frustrating experience for couples. In earlier times the sole blame of barrenness lay on the female and much less on men. This resulted in many broken marriages especially in Asian countries like India.

With advance of modern science and research the causes of infertility are now well known. The research and medical training has wrenched the treatment of infertility from the quacks. The treatment now is systematic medical approach that results in high degree of success. The treatment is carried out in infertility treatment clinics that are well equipped to treat the anomalies that lie in reproductive system of male or female body. The doctor heading the fertility clinic is an expert in fertility treatment with years of experience. 

The main causes of infertility in females are blocked fallopian tubes, irregularity in releasing eggs, and premature stoppage of menstrual cycle in young women and due to major illness. The male infertility causes are lack of motile sperms, dead sperms and overall low sperm count.

The treatments are many i.e. many methods are employed on case basis. Amongst childless couples method adopted depends upon who is afflicted and how? The fertility expert is the best judge for treatment that is to take place.

Some methods for treating infertility are known as IVF or in vitro fertilization, ICSI or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, ovarian drilling, embryo transfer, egg donation and so on. The medical treatment for infertility is usually not costly in Asian countries like India. In this case hospital stay is not required extensively though for outside couples they will have to stay in hotel accommodation or guest house etc while the treatment is being carried out.       

Infertility treatment tit bits

Medical procedures for treatment of fertility

For centuries Chinese have been treating infertility in men and women using acupuncture. Re balancing bio electric channels that governs major reproductive organs of the body is the main objective. This procedure inducts healing changes in reproductive organs both in male and female.   

Common house hold chemicals and those found in cosmetics may have retrogressive effect in fertility in women. Though the negative impact is not apparent it may be in the near future. A large number of females have reported irregular menstrual cycle as a result of chemical hitherto thought to be inactive. 

Many sterile couples are resorting holistic therapies and natural healing solutions for treating infertility. Most of these methods are safe without any adverse reaction. The treatment consists of regulating diet, stress free lifestyle and exercise. There is more emphasis on healthy diet free of cholesterol and fats. Fresh vegetables, fruits, foods rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, abstinence from alcohol and smoking are some solutions that are effective.      

The usual method of treatment is in infertility cure clinics offering IVF procedure all over the World. But many barren couples are seeking alternate fertility solutions. Homeopathy, acupuncture, life style change, Ayurveda are some of the medical systems that can offer a cure.     

As the incidence of infertility among males and females rises all over the Worldwide a deeper insight is required. Since the causes may very with induction of toxic chemicals and  emerging disease patterns and lifestyle new method should be found for treatment. Modern system of medicine has provided effective solution to increase fertility. But factors like cost of the treatments, unavailability of specialist doctors and clinics and personal reasons can make patients look for alternatives all over the World.        

Miscarriage & Infertility

Though treated differently repeated miscarriage is an infertility problem. The cause of miscarriage is could be ectopic pregnancy where in the the fertilized ovum is planted outside the uterus. A rupture can lead to pregnancy loss. This is emotionally shattering to the women.  

Due to some infertile conditions miscarriage can happen repeatedly or women undergoing fertility treatment can have repeated IVF failures. Some women due to following causes are more prone: Scarred fallopian tubes, Endometriosis, Tubal reversal, IUD usage, pelvic diseases, defective fallopian tubes smoking, some history of infertility. 

Repeated miscarriage is suggestive of some fertility problem in many cases. This could have genetic reason or abnormality in the uterus.  In such circumstances it is advisable to go in for testing and fertility treatment if required.

By addressing the reproductive system a fertility specialist doctor can help eliminate the root cause of the malady. Severe endometriosis, genetic defects in embryo, alcoholic or smoking women and old age pregnancy has to handled with greater care during assisted reproduction .   

To detect genetic defects chromosome analysis is performed on the women, fetus and the male partner. In some cases  especially where the uterus has structural faults surgery may be required. Hormone therapy can also help in preventing miscarriages where hormonal abnormality is the cause.       

Treatment for fertility in India

India is a vast and heavily populated country. With such population density and poverty arise many health maladies among the people. Unlike the West, with its fast and stressful life India has a set of health diseases that are more prevalent. But the ratio of infertile couples would be the same hence people all over are looking for fertility treatment. 

The treatments for infertility have advanced in recent times and the rate of success has increased. Though some of the treatments are affordable many are not. People seek affordable cures all over the World. In developed countries, medical procedures are costlier and many patients seek medical abroad. 

In India, the medical service sector has advanced in recent times and the country has facilities, experts, and infrastructure which compared with the best. There are many fertility clinics in India

that offer affordable treatment. Barren couples seeking a cure for infertility visit these centers the most. Clinics in urban centers are well equipped with all facilities and technology to carry out the procedures successfully. 

Most popular procedures are conducted in these centers which are cost-effective. There are a large number of patients who seek treatment in India because of the factors described above. This is also known as medical tourism since visiting places of interest is part of the itinerary.