Embryo freezing preserves good-quality embryos created during an IVF or ICSI cycle so they can be transferred later. A frozen embryo transfer (FET) avoids repeating ovarian stimulation and egg collection. Typical hospital stay: None (outpatient) Time to plan in India: About 2 to 3 weeks for a frozen embryo transfer Who needs it?* Couples with extra good-quality embryos after IVF * Women at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, where a fresh transfer is postponed * Couples doing g

A fertility evaluation tests both partners to find out why pregnancy has not happened yet. It is the starting point for choosing the right treatment, from simple medicines to IUI or IVF. Typical hospital stay: None (outpatient) Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days Who needs it?* Couples trying for 1 year without success, or 6 months if the woman is over 35 * Irregular or absent periods * Known PCOS, endometriosis or past pelvic surgery * Previous miscarriages * Concerns about s

ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a form of IVF in which a single healthy sperm is injected directly into each egg. It is especially helpful when male-factor infertility makes natural fertilisation in the lab unlikely. Typical hospital stay: No overnight stay (day-care procedures) Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks for a fresh cycle Who needs it?* Very low sperm count or poor sperm movement * Abnormally shaped sperm * Sperm retrieved surgically * Previous IVF cycles