How To Select An IVF Centre

  • There should be a full time, in-house embryologist rather than a visiting embryologist
  • IVF Cycles should be carried out individually, rather than in batches, for better success rates
  • There should be an in house pathology so that the accuracy of test results can be ensured
  • The Centre should show you the IVF Lab & OT before starting the process. Decision should not be taken without personally seeing all facilities.
  • The Doctor should be specifically qualified & experienced to handle Infertility & IVF. So don’t shy away from asking your doctor’s qualification & degrees
  • There should be patient orientation programmes like yoga, meditation & weight loss, because lifestyle changes can enhance the success rates of treatment
  • Focus should be on treating Infertility, not on doing IVF only, because every infertile couple does not need an IVF
  • The IVF process should be Advanced yet Affordable so that a large number of patients can be benefitted, without compromising with the quality of treatment, that should be world-class
  • Customised services should be provided to each couple with warmth & compassion, because infertile couples are already under a lot of stress
  • There should not be package deals because we are dealing with medical treatment, not holiday packages. Moreover, we should strive to achieve success within the 1st cycle
  • In case an additional IVF cycle needs to be done, the centre should be considerate enough to carry it out on cost to cost basis (without seeking profits)
  • The outcome of each stage of the process should be shared with transparency with the patient, rather than just telling them about the success or failure of the cycle at the end
  • A detailed counseling should be given to each patient, with a lot of patience , because it is important to clear all doubts & make each patient understand the process properly
  • In case of failure, the patient should be explained about the reasons & the future medical course of action