IVF Clinic in Indore: How IVF Works, Step by Step

In vitro fertilisation (IVF), often called test tube baby treatment, helps couples conceive when eggs and sperm cannot meet naturally or when simpler treatments have not worked. At the IVF clinic of Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, each cycle is planned around your age, ovarian reserve and semen report, and every step is explained in plain language before it happens.

Who Is IVF Recommended For?

IVF may be the right first choice, or the next step, if you have:

• blocked, damaged or removed fallopian tubes
• moderate to severe endometriosis
• low ovarian reserve (low AMH) or age above 37–38 where time matters
• male-factor infertility, usually combined with ICSI
• unexplained infertility after several unsuccessful IUI cycles
• a need for embryo genetic testing (PGT) because of a known genetic condition
• a plan to preserve fertility before cancer treatment

Your doctor will also tell you when IVF is not the best option, for example when a simple tubal or hormonal problem can be treated first.

The IVF Process at Asian Navkar Hospital

Step 1: Evaluation and planning

Blood tests (AMH, thyroid, prolactin, infection screening), a baseline ultrasound and a semen analysis help us choose the stimulation protocol and medicine dose.

Step 2: Ovarian stimulation (about 8–12 days)

Daily hormone injections encourage several eggs to grow. You visit for ultrasound and blood tests every few days so the dose can be adjusted safely.

Step 3: Trigger injection and egg collection

When follicles are ready, a trigger injection matures the eggs. About 34–36 hours later the eggs are collected through the vagina using an ultrasound-guided needle under short anaesthesia. It takes about 15–30 minutes and most women go home the same day.

Step 4: Fertilisation in the laboratory

On the same day, sperm is prepared and added to the eggs (conventional IVF) or injected into each mature egg (ICSI).

Step 5: Embryo culture

Embryos are monitored for 3 to 5 days. Many clinics, including ours, prefer to culture to the blastocyst stage (day 5) when there are enough good embryos.

Step 6: Embryo transfer

One embryo (or occasionally two, after discussion) is placed in the uterus with a thin catheter. It is usually painless and does not need anaesthesia. Extra good-quality embryos can be frozen for later use.

Step 7: Pregnancy test

A blood test for beta-hCG is done about 9–14 days after transfer.

Fresh vs Frozen Embryo Transfer

In a fresh transfer, the embryo is placed in the same cycle as egg collection. In a frozen embryo transfer (FET), all embryos are frozen and transferred in a later, more natural cycle. Freezing all embryos is often advised when there is a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), when hormone levels or the uterine lining are not ideal, or when PGT is planned. Your doctor will explain which is safer for you.

What Affects IVF Success?

• Age of the woman providing the eggs – the strongest factor
• Ovarian reserve – number of eggs collected and embryos formed
• Embryo quality and, in selected cases, chromosomal status
• Uterine factors – fibroids, polyps, adhesions or thin lining
• Sperm quality
• Lifestyle – smoking, alcohol, very high or very low body weight

We share your clinic-specific chance of success after reviewing your reports rather than quoting a single headline figure. More than one cycle is sometimes needed.

Risks and Side Effects of IVF

IVF is generally safe, but you should know about possible risks:

• OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) – swelling of the ovaries; we use tailored doses, antagonist protocols and freeze-all strategies to lower the risk
• Multiple pregnancy – reduced by transferring a single embryo whenever appropriate
• Procedure risks – minor bleeding or infection after egg collection are uncommon
• Emotional stress – counselling is part of every cycle at Asian Navkar Hospital

IVF Cost in Indore: What It Depends On

IVF cost varies from couple to couple. The main factors are the medicine dose (which depends on age and ovarian reserve), whether ICSI is needed, number of embryos frozen, storage charges, genetic testing, and any surgical sperm retrieval. After your evaluation we provide a written, itemised estimate so there are no surprises.

Preparing for Your IVF Cycle

• Start folic acid at least one to three months before treatment
• Stop smoking and limit alcohol and caffeine for both partners
• Aim for a healthy weight; even modest weight loss can improve ovulation in women with a high BMI
• Keep diabetes and thyroid levels under control
• Bring all previous reports, scans and treatment summaries to your first visit

See our fertility nutrition support for personalised guidance.

Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore

• Fertility, embryology, high-risk obstetrics and a Level 3 NICU in one hospital, so care continues after a positive pregnancy test.
• Senior IVF team with 30+ years of clinical experience, including clinical embryologists.
• Counselling for both partners, transparent written estimates and cashless TPA/insurance desk support where policies allow.

Related Services

• ICSI Treatment in Indore for Male-Factor Infertility
• Embryo Freezing in Indore and Frozen Embryo Transfer
• Low AMH Treatment in Indore
• PGT Testing in Indore
• IUI Procedure in Indore
• Fertility Centre in Indore

Medical References

• HFEA - IVF
• NHS - IVF
• WHO - Infertility fact sheet
• ESHRE guidelines

This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.