IVF Basics

PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing) costs ₹70,000–1.5 lakh extra. Here's what it does, who benefits, and the honest evidence on whether it improves outcomes.

Your doctor may recommend an antagonist or long agonist protocol — or something else entirely. Here's what each means and how protocols are matched to patients.

Your embryo report uses grades like 4AA or 3BB. Here's what those numbers and letters mean, which grades transfer well, and why grading has limits.

Egg retrieval is the most intense part of IVF. Here's an honest, hour-by-hour account of what the procedure involves, how it feels, and what to expect after.

IVF success rates decline with age, but the picture is more nuanced than most clinics convey. Here's what actually changes after 35, 38, and 40.

ICSI is now used in over 70% of IVF cycles in India. Here's what it actually is, when it's needed, and when standard IVF works just as well.

Most clinics now recommend frozen transfers. Here's the evidence on why, when fresh transfer is still preferred, and what it means for your cycle.

Your lining thickness matters for embryo transfer. Here's what's considered adequate, what happens if it's thin, and what you can do about it.

How long should you wait between IVF cycles? This guide covers recovery timelines, what to do in the gap, and when it's safe to start again.

Your first beta-hCG result after IVF triggers immediate anxiety. Here's what levels actually indicate, what doubling time means, and when to be concerned.

AMH measures your ovarian reserve — but a low number doesn't mean IVF won't work. Here's what AMH actually predicts, and what it doesn't.

New to IVF? This plain-language guide explains what IVF is, who it's for, how it works step by step, what it costs in India, and what the success rates actually mean.

Understand every step of IVF — from initial workup to embryo transfer — with India-specific context, timelines, and what to ask your doctor.