Frequently Asked Questions

Most women find IVF manageable rather than painful. Daily hormone injections use fine needles and may cause mild soreness or bloating. Egg retrieval is done under sedation or anaesthesia, so you should not feel pain during it, though mild cramping afterwards is common. Embryo transfer usually feels like a Pap smear and needs no anaesthesia. If you have severe pain, fever or marked swelling at any stage, tell your doctor right away.

IVF is a well-established treatment and is generally safe when it is carefully monitored. Possible risks include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), multiple pregnancy, minor procedure-related complications and the usual pregnancy risks. Doctors lower these risks with individualised medicine doses, scan monitoring and, often, transferring a single embryo. Babies born through IVF are generally healthy. Talk about your personal medical history with your doctor before you start. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.

Yes. Male factors contribute to roughly a third to half of infertility cases, so both partners are usually assessed. Evaluation usually starts with a semen analysis and may include hormone tests or a scan. Depending on the cause, options can include lifestyle changes, medicines, IUI, IVF with ICSI or surgical sperm retrieval for selected conditions. Male infertility is common and often treatable. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.

Painless delivery usually refers to labour with an epidural, a type of pain relief in which an anaesthetist places a thin tube in the lower back to numb pain from the waist down. You stay awake, can feel pressure and can still push. It greatly reduces labour pain, though it may not remove it completely. Your obstetrician and anaesthetist will check whether it is suitable for you. Painless delivery with epidural is available 24x7 at our hospital.

A home urine pregnancy test is most reliable from the first day of a missed period. Testing earlier can give a false negative because hCG levels may still be too low. Use first-morning urine for best results. If the result is negative but your period still has not come, repeat the test after a few days. A blood beta-hCG test can detect pregnancy earlier. After a positive test, book a visit with your gynaecologist.

First-trimester care usually includes an early ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, its location and the heartbeat. Routine blood and urine tests check blood group, haemoglobin, thyroid, sugar and infections. Between 11 and 14 weeks, an NT scan along with a double marker blood test screens for chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome. These are screening tests, not diagnoses. Your doctor will explain your results and any further steps. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age. Typical signs include irregular or missed periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning, weight gain and difficulty conceiving. A scan may show many small follicles in the ovaries. Diagnosis rests on symptoms, blood tests and ultrasound. Not every woman has all the symptoms. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.

Yes, many women with PCOS conceive, either naturally or with treatment. PCOS mainly affects ovulation, so care often starts with lifestyle changes and weight management, followed by ovulation-inducing medicines when needed. IUI or IVF may be considered if those steps do not work. Managing blood sugar and weight also lowers pregnancy risks. Chances depend on age and other factors. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.

Vaccines used in India's government programme and those given in private hospitals are both licensed and quality-tested, and both are effective. The differences usually lie in the formulation, such as combination shots that mean fewer injections, painless (acellular pertussis) versions, and some optional vaccines not included in the government schedule. Following the schedule on time matters most. Your paediatrician can explain the options and help you choose what suits your child.

Mild jaundice is common in newborns, usually appears 2–3 days after birth and settles within 1–2 weeks. Treatment, usually phototherapy, depends on the bilirubin level, the baby's age in hours, gestational age and risk factors, so there is no single 'normal' number. Seek prompt care if jaundice appears in the first 24 hours, spreads to the legs or palms, or if the baby is very sleepy or feeding poorly. Our specialists at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore can assess your case.