IVF Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla, Mumbai
Difficulty conceiving is more common than most couples expect, and it is rarely one person's problem alone. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is an IVF hospital in Mumbai where care begins with evaluating both partners and moves through treatment stages only as far as needed. For many couples, that means ovulation support or insemination. For others, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the workable route. If you are considering IVF treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, each stage is explained in plain terms, including what it involves and what it is likely to cost, before it begins. The sections below follow a cycle from first consultation to pregnancy test.
IVF: What It Involves
- What it is
IVF is a treatment in which eggs are collected from the ovaries, fertilised with sperm in the laboratory, and the resulting embryo is placed in the uterus. It works around the steps of natural conception that are not happening on their own. - Who it may suit
couples with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, endometriosis, reduced ovarian reserve, significant male factor infertility, or unexplained infertility that has not responded to simpler fertility treatment.
When to Seek Fertility Help
Waiting is sensible up to a point, and beyond it, an assessment saves time.
- Trying to conceive for a year without success
- Trying for six months if the woman is over 35
- Irregular or absent periods, at any stage
- A known condition such as endometriosis, blocked tubes or PCOS
- A semen analysis showing reduced count, movement or shape
- Earlier treatment elsewhere that has not worked
The IVF Process, Step by Step
Knowing the sequence of the IVF process makes a cycle easier to plan for.
- Evaluation and planning
hormone tests, pelvic ultrasound, semen analysis and a review of past treatment. The specialist then recommends a protocol suited to age, ovarian reserve and medical history. - Ovarian stimulation
daily hormone injections over roughly one to two weeks encourage several eggs to mature, rather than the single egg of a natural cycle. - Monitoring
ultrasound scans and blood tests track follicle growth and hormone levels, and doses are adjusted as needed. - Trigger injection
once follicles reach the right size, a final injection matures the eggs. It is timed about 36 hours before retrieval. - Egg retrieval
a short procedure under sedation, in which eggs are collected with an ultrasound-guided needle. Most patients go home the same day. - Sperm preparation and fertilisation
a semen sample is prepared in the laboratory and combined with the eggs. Where sperm quality is a concern, ICSI places a single sperm directly into each egg. - Embryo culture
fertilised eggs are grown in the laboratory for three to five days while embryologists assess their development. - Embryo transfer
the selected embryo, or embryos, are placed in the uterus through a thin catheter, a brief procedure that usually needs no anaesthesia. The number transferred is discussed beforehand. - Luteal support and pregnancy test
progesterone supports the uterine lining, and a blood test about two weeks after transfer shows whether pregnancy has occurred.
IVF Techniques and Related Treatments
Other assisted reproductive methods include the following.
- ICSI
used when sperm count, movement or shape is reduced, or when earlier IVF cycles resulted in poor fertilisation. - Frozen Embryo Transfer
embryos are frozen after culture and transferred in a later cycle, giving the body time to recover from stimulation. - Genetic Testing of Embryos (PGT)
screening for chromosomal or inherited conditions before transfer, where the couple's history calls for it. - Egg Freezing
eggs are collected after a stimulation cycle, much like the early stages of IVF, and frozen for later use. It is chosen before cancer treatment or other therapy that may affect fertility, or by women who wish to delay pregnancy.
Precautions and Risk Considerations
- Ovarian hyperstimulation
an over-response to medication can cause bloating, pain and rapid weight gain. Monitoring and dose adjustment reduce the risk, and these symptoms should be reported promptly. - Multiple pregnancy
transferring more than one embryo raises the chance of twins or more, with higher risks for mother and babies. This is why transfer numbers are decided carefully. - Procedure-related risks
minor bleeding or infection can follow egg retrieval, though serious complications are uncommon. - Outcomes vary
results depend on age, ovarian reserve and embryo quality, and a cycle may need repeating or the approach changing. - Emotional strain
treatment is demanding, and counselling support is part of the plan.
Other Fertility Services
- Fertility Evaluation and Ovulation Induction
testing for both partners, with medication and scan-based cycle tracking to time ovulation. - Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
prepared sperm placed in the uterus around ovulation, often suited to milder male factor or unexplained infertility. - PCOS and Endocrine Care
management of hormonal conditions affecting periods and ovulation, including in adolescent girls. - Fertility Preservation
egg, sperm or embryo freezing before cancer treatment or other therapy that may affect fertility.
IVF Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla, Mumbai
Every fertility case at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla follows the same order: complete the investigations, treat the identified cause, and step up to IVF only when simpler options are unlikely to work. Embryology, radiology, endocrinology and nursing teams stay involved throughout. Before each stage begins, you are told what it involves, how long it is expected to take, and what it is likely to cost, so there are no surprises midway through a cycle. To discuss your situation, book a consultation with our fertility specialists in Kurla, Mumbai.