Frequently Asked Questions

• 1.What is IVF

  In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a process in which Eggs are removed from the ovaries of a woman and inseminated outside of her body. Any resulting embryo(s) are then placed in the woman’s uterus, where they can implant and develop. Please see: https:/kicbengaluru.com/the-ivf-procedure/ for more information on our IVF plan.

• 2.What happens with the extra embryos after achieving pregnancy

  At Kiran Infertility Centre, we regard all our intended parents as the most important part of KIC, and the interests and concerns of all I.P’s will always be taken into account when making these decisions. As a result, you will receive a report from the physician at KIC – Chennai on the quality and number of embryos and discuss a suitable number of embryos to be transferred. Any extra embryos can later be frozen for use. Such Frozen Embryos may either be thawed for another child or attempt again at a future date without the need to do the whole IVF procedure, or they are destroyed or used for scientific purposes after receiving written permission from IP.

• 3.Are IVF related treatment painful?

  Kiran Infertility Centre wants to make the IVF treatment as simple as possible. Effective pain relief is given as you wish or request. The procedure can cause discomfort rather than pain as it is done under Anaesthesia

• 4.How long does an IVF Cycle Take? How Many Days of Work Will I Need To Take Off?

  The IVF cycle usually takes about 2-3 weeks. You are only required to come to KIC–Chennai Clinic for some of these days, and appointments will be made to minimize the time you spend to monitor your cycle (Blood Test and Ultrasound). However, it is recommended that you be assessed at the KIC Clinic near the end of your cycle. It would have been necessary to be away from work on the day of retrieval and possibly Embryo transfer

• 5.Can Fibroids Interfere With IVF?

  Fibroids are benign tumors made up of fibrous tissue and muscles that grow in the uterus. The significance of the Fibroids relates not only to their size, but also to their location. Even small fibroids located inside the cavity of the uterus where the embryos need to be implanted may interface with success and need to be removed. Fibroids that do not encroach on the cavity of the uterus are generally not significant unless they are larger than 5 cm in diameter and if there are many fibroids that cause significant enlargement of the uterus.

• 6.I Have Endometriosis: Does This Effect & Also Success With IVF

  Endometriosis is a disease in which cells that typically stay confined to the cavity of the uterus generally develop on or in the ovaries and often on the surface of the Pelvic Plain outside the uterus and can also decrease the chances of natural pregnancy by about one third. Patients needing IVF AND suffering from Endometriosis often have the same chances of success as patients of the same age without Endometriosis as long as immunological factors that may affect Endometriosis are recognized and treated accordingly.

• 7.What Is ICSI?

  FAQ 1.What is IVF 2.What happens with the extra embryos after achieving pregnancy 3.Are IVF related treatment painful? 4.How long does an IVF Cycle Take? How Many Days of Work Will I Need To Take Off? 5.Can Fibroids Interfere With IVF? 6.I Have Endometriosis: Does This Effect & Also Success With IVF 7.What Is ICSI? ICSI is the acronym of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and is a method of ART used for Cases of male Infertility For more details – VISIT – https://kicchennai.com/icsi/

• 8.How To Diagnose Infertility Related Issues and at What Age Should Women Try For Natural Pregnancy?

  In case you have regular periods and are 30 years of age or younger, the general recommendation is to try for pregnancy naturally for a year before exploring the possibilities of fertility treatment. On the other hand, menstrual irregularity is a clear sign of irregular ovulation and would be one reason not to wait as medicine will fix most of your ovulation problems. It would be advisable to do some preliminary fertility tests right away for women who are over 35 years old. This would mean that, given the limited number of years left for childbearing, there are no issues that need to be treated immediately

• 9.What Are the Options for Woman Over 40 Years?

  First, the fertility consultant will perform a complete assessment, including hormonal blood work, to determine whether your ovaries are still fertile and whether they would respond to fertility drugs that are likely to lead to pregnancy. Fertility declines as you age. There is also a significantly higher rate of miscarriage and genetic abnormality (such as Down’s syndrome) in pregnancies of advanced maternal age. Prenatal tests are available to detect more common abnormalities at the early stage of pregnancy.

• 10.What Are The Options For Males Like Me With Low Sperm Count?

  In order to better determine the particular sperm disorder (e.g. a low sperm count and/or poor motility), a thorough evaluation involving blood tests and sperm analysis will be performed. KIC -Chennai‘s team will also work closely with Urologists who may carry out further specialized testing to provide you and your partner with the full range of treatment options available.

• 11.What Is The Medical Protocol For Ovarian Stimulation In An IVF Cycle?

  Female patients will undergo Fertility injections for 10-11 days and the Egg Pick-Up/oocyte retrieval will be between day 12 to day 14 of their cycle However, from day 5 of their periods the patient should be present in Chennai and the medicines should be taken from day 1 of periods to day 5 at their place of residence. Alternatively, the whole IVF process can be performed here.

• 12.On What Day Oocytes Retrievals Is The Embryo Transfer Done?

  The transfer of embryos is usually done on Day 5. However, in few cases, it is done on day 3 also

• 13.What Is The Maximum Number Of Embryos Can Be Transferred For Multiple Pregnancies?

  At KIC-Chennai, usually 2 Blastocyst embryos are transferred in one attempt as it gives a good chance of pregnancy and about a 20 to 30% chance of twins.

• 14.What Is The Current Wait-Time To Actually Start The Procedure Once the Signing Is Done?

  The program at KIC-Chennai is always active and can be started at any time.

• 15.Is It Safe To Take Herbal Products Along With My Fertility Medications?

  Many herbal medicines have significant biological effects and some suppress fertility because of high levels of mercury and lead. During your fertility treatments at KIC, we recommend refraining from using any herbal medication.

• 16.What Information Is Needed By KIC Prior To Setting Up Of An Appointment?

  Any records related to your infertility, e.g. surgical reporting, semen analysis, blood tests, hysterosalpingogram reports, past IVF cycles are necessary if you have previously undergone the therapy. You must also include your home address and telephone numbers to contact you for a consultative appointment.

• 17.Do You Have Cryopreservation Facilities?

  Indeed, we are providing the same to Cryopreserve Eggs, Embryos, and Sperm Samples. Both samples will be with us to be used at a later date.

• 18.If We Work With An Outside Egg Donor Will You Help In Facilitating The Process?

  Sure, we will help in facilitating the process.

• 19.In Terms Of The Legal Representation Of The Surrogate IPs, And The Donor Do We Have To Provide You All Of The Legal Representation Ourselves Or Do You Help In Assisting In This Process?

  We have our own in-house legal team, who will help with your legal needs for the length of our Surrogacy Program.

• 20.Do You Assist Clients With Getting Passports For The New Born Baby/Exit Visa?

  We have our own in-house legal team, who will help with your legal needs for the length of our Surrogacy Program.

• 21.What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?

  We currently accept payments via wire transfers and credit cards and also via PayPal.