41 Fertility Treatment Doctors in Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Fertility Treatment?
The natural capability of an individual to bear children is called as fertility and the process of providing medical assistance if the individual is unable to conceive naturally is called fertility treatment. The causes of infertility can occur in male or female, and a few of the causes of infertility are:

What are the causes of infertility in males? 

Causes of infertility in males are:

1. Inadequate or abnormal production of sperm
2. Difficulty with the delivery of sperm
3. Due to the overexposure of some environmental factors, for example, that to pesticides, chemicals or harmful radiations
4. Excessive smoking, drinking of alcohol, substance abuse (marijuana, anabolic steroids others), some medications (selective antibiotics, antihypertensives) can also cause infertility.
5. Frequent and prolonged exposure to reproductive organs like that in hot tubs or sauna as they raise the core body temperature and affect sperm production.
6. Cancer 

What are the causes of infertility in females?
Cause of infertility in females are:

1. Ovulation disorders
2. Injury or trauma
3. Presence of tumors
4. Cervical or uterine abnormalities
5. Salpingitis
6. Endometriosis
7. Early menopause 
8. Appendicitis
9. Delayed puberty
10. Amenorrhea (when there are no menstrual cycles)
11. Diabetes
12. Celiac disease
13. Autoimmune diseases like Lupus
14. Cancer

What are the indications of Fertility Treatment?

Few of the signs and symptoms are associated with the cause of infertility in both men and women and they may be :

1. Individuals of ages between 35-40 years
2. Failed pregnancy after repeated attempts
3. Family history of infertility
4. History of two or more miscarriages
5. Previous history of treatments for cancer.
6. Infrequent menstrual periods in women and low sperm count in men

Which specialist can perform the Fertility Treatment?

An andrologist or a sexologist for adult males and a well-experienced obstetrician or gynecologist for women can perform fertility treatment.

How much does Fertility Treatment cost in Chennai?

Expenses for Fertility Treatment in Chennai changes due to the following factors:

1. Type of treatment planned
2. Patient age
3. Health condition of the patient
4. Type of hospital
5. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Minimum amount to be paid in Chennai starts from Rs. 35150

Average charges in Chennai is approximately Rs. 38000

Maximum cost in Chennai rises up to Rs. 42750

To what kind of people Fertility Treatment is recommended?

Fertility Treatment is recommended in the following individuals:

Eligibility Criteria for Women are:

1. Age of the patient is between 35-40 years and has not been able to conceive for the past six months
2. Patient aged over 40 years
3. Irregular menstrual cycles and extreme pain during the menstrual cycles
4. History of infertility problems in the family, two or more miscarriages
5. History of endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease 
6. History of cancer and have undergone treatment for it

Eligibility criteria for males are:

1. History of testicular problems, sexual problems
2. Low sperm count
3. Premature ejaculation
4. Cancer
5. Small size of testicles
6. Swelling in the scrotum
7. History of varicocele
8. Family history of infertility

What are the risks and complications associated with Fertility Treatment?

Risks and complications of Fertility Treatment are:

1. Deranged clotting factors due to high estrogen levels in the body
2. Risks of preterm delivery
3. Pre-eclampsia- an increase in blood pressure during pregnancy
4. Stress and depression- associated with cases of failed IVF procedure
5. Higher risk of having birth defects

What is the success rate of Fertility Treatment?
The factors that affect the success rate of Fertility Treatment are:

1. Patient age
2. Health condition of the patient
3. Experience of the doctor
4. Type of treatment performed

However, the success rate of Fertility treatment  maybe 60 %

What are the available options if Fertility Treatment is not successful?

1. If the first cycle of fertility has failed, you may try for a second and a third attempt too. 
2. Be vigilant and well informed about the procedure, risk factors and outcome rates.
3. Discuss with your doctor for reasons of failure in your case and avoid the same.

What can be the alternatives for Fertility Treatment?

Various techniques are available for the treatment for infertility and they are 

1. In-vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injections
2. Gamete intrafallopian transfer or GIFT
3. Testicular sperm extraction, tube reversal technique 
4. Intrauterine insemination(IUI), zygote intrafallopian transfer(ZIFT) 
5. Artificial insemination, ovulation induction
6. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, egg donation 
7. Use of medicines like clomifene, etc.