IVF (in vitro fertilisation) is a fertility treatment in which eggs are collected from the ovaries, fertilised with sperm in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is placed in the uterus. It is the most widely used assisted reproduction treatment for couples who have not conceived naturally. In India, IVF is provided by registered clinics under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. Typical hospital stay: No overnight stay (day-care procedures) Time to

Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy are minimally invasive procedures that let a gynaecologist look inside the uterus and pelvis to find and treat problems affecting fertility, such as polyps, fibroids, adhesions, blocked tubes or endometriosis. Typical hospital stay: Day care or 1 night Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* Suspected polyps, fibroids or a uterine septum * Blocked fallopian tubes * Endometriosis or pelvic adhesions * Repeated IVF failure or recurrent mis

Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) collects a woman's eggs and freezes them by vitrification, a fast-freezing method, so they can be used for IVF in the future. It helps preserve fertility for personal or medical reasons. Typical hospital stay: No overnight stay (day-care procedure) Time to plan in India: 2 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Women who want to delay pregnancy * Women about to start cancer treatment that may affect fertility * Women with conditions that may reduce e