Frequently Asked Questions
Your Fertility Questions, Answered with Care
Starting a fertility journey often comes with many questions. Explore the most commonly asked questions about infertility, IVF, IUI, consultation, tests, and treatment support at Meena IVF & Fertility Care Ltd.
Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. For women over 35 years of age, infertility may be considered after 6 months of trying to conceive.
You should consult a fertility specialist if you have been trying to conceive for one year without success, the woman is over 35 and trying for six months, there are irregular menstrual cycles, or there are known reproductive health issues.
During the first consultation, the doctor will review your medical history, lifestyle, and fertility concerns. The doctor may recommend tests to diagnose the cause of infertility and discuss suitable treatment options.
Common fertility tests include hormone blood tests, ultrasound scans, semen analysis, ovarian reserve testing, and uterine and fallopian tube evaluation.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment where eggs are collected from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
IVF is recommended for couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally, including cases such as blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, severe male infertility, ovulation disorders, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, advanced maternal age, or when other treatments like IUI have failed.
In IVF, the woman’s ovaries are stimulated to produce eggs. The eggs are collected and fertilized with sperm in the laboratory. After fertilization, the best embryo is transferred into the uterus.
A typical IVF cycle takes about 4 to 6 weeks, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo development, and embryo transfer.
Most IVF procedures cause minimal discomfort. Egg retrieval is usually performed under sedation to ensure patient comfort.
Embryo transfer is a procedure where a selected embryo is placed into the uterus using a thin catheter. It is usually a quick and painless process.
After embryo transfer, patients may be advised to rest and continue medications to support implantation. A pregnancy test is usually performed 10–14 days later.
IVF success rates vary depending on several factors including the age of the patient, cause of infertility, egg and sperm quality, and overall health condition.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment where specially prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus during ovulation to increase the chances of fertilization.
IUI may be recommended for couples with mild male infertility, ovulation problems, unexplained infertility, or cervical mucus issues that prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
IUI is generally a simple and painless procedure. Some women may experience mild discomfort similar to a routine gynecological examination.
Yes. Infertility can affect both partners, and male infertility contributes to about 40–50% of infertility cases.
Yes. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, poor diet, and obesity can affect fertility. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve fertility outcomes.
You can book an appointment by calling the clinic, filling out the online appointment form on the website, or visiting the clinic directly.
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