FAQs

Providing a sample on demand can sometimes be stressful. If a fresh sample cannot be provided, we can use a back-up frozen sample if one was prepared in advance.

We highly recommend freezing a back-up sample before your treatment begins. It provides peace of mind in case of travel delays, illness, or difficulty producing a fresh sample on egg collection day.

Egg quality is closely tied to maternal age. High-quality eggs are more likely to fertilise normally and grow into strong, genetically healthy embryos.

As the age of the women increases, the chances of the number of normal embryos and success also decreases.

PGT-A checks embryos for chromosome number abnormalities before transfer. It may be recommended to help select the embryo most likely to implant, reduce the risk of miscarriage, and support better treatment planning, especially in cases of advanced maternal age, recurrent miscarriage, repeated IVF failure, or where sex selection using NGS is part of the treatment.

PGT-M is used when one or both partners carry a known single-gene condition, such as thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, or cystic fibrosis. It helps identify embryos that are not affected by that specific condition before transfer.

PGT-A SR is used for patients with a known structural chromosome rearrangement, such as a translocation or inversion. It helps identify embryos with a balanced chromosome structure, which may reduce the risk of failed implantation, miscarriage, or an affected pregnancy.

Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) is a more detailed genetic test that looks for changes in the coding parts of genes. It may be recommended when there is a strong family history, an unclear genetic diagnosis, or when further information is needed before planning PGT-M or other treatment decisions.

No genetic test can guarantee pregnancy or a healthy baby. These tests can improve embryo selection and reduce certain risks, but success still depends on factors such as egg quality, sperm health, embryo development, uterine health, and overall medical history.

PGT-M (Monogenic) is required if you or your partner carry a known genetic condition (such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell trait). It ensures the disease is not passed on to your child.

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is highly accurate. When used during PGT-A testing, identifying the sex chromosomes of an embryo is nearly 100% accurate.

PGT-A can identify the chromosomal sex of embryos with very high accuracy. However, this does not guarantee that a cycle will produce a healthy embryo of the desired sex, or that transfer will result in pregnancy. Some patients may have no euploid embryos or no embryos of the requested sex, or embryos that are not suitable for transfer.

Yes. If significant fibroids or polyps are found inside the uterine cavity, they can interfere with implantation and must be treated before we transfer an embryo.

A hydrosalpinx is a blocked, fluid-filled fallopian tube. The fluid can leak into the womb and prevent an embryo from implanting. It usually requires surgical removal or clipping before embryo transfer.

A basic healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, a good sound sleep of 6-7 hours, good hydration. If you feel anxious, try some meditation and yoga to keep yourself calm. Avoid smoking, vaping or alcohol to provide good support for the journey.

Timing is absolutely critical. You must take your injections at the exact times advised by your nurse to ensure your follicles grow correctly. We recommend setting daily alarms.

The trigger shot matures your eggs. You must take it exactly 36 hours before your scheduled egg collection. Taking it late or early can result in losing the eggs.

You may experience mild bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, or light fatigue. These are normal responses to changing hormone levels.

Injections need to be taken for 10 to 12 days. Always count +/- 2 days based on the growth of your follicles which will be monitored through scans.

A gap of 2-3 minutes is okay during the injections. Take your time, there is no stop watch.

Injections would not interfere with the food. We just advise you to take the injections in the evening and follow the same to allow your body to rest and have a proper follicular growth.

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is an overreaction to fertility drugs, causing swollen ovaries and fluid retention.

We monitor your progress closely through scans and blood tests. If you are at high risk, we may prescribe medication like Cabergoline and suggest freezing all embryos to transfer later when your body has rested.

Contact us immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, extreme bloating, shortness of breath, a high fever, or heavy vaginal bleeding.

Scan is not needed but if you think you want to get yourself checked, then yes it can be done. In the scan we know about the size of ovaries, fluid collected inside and condition of the uterus.

OHSS symptoms are not life threatening. They are the collection of fluids after your procedure which takes some days to flush out of your body. A good protein diet along with proper hydration is required to handle the symptoms.

Tapping is a process to remove the excess fluid from your body to provide you with rest soon. But if you’re maintaining a proper lifestyle with a good diet and hydration, tapping is not required.

You will be under conscious sedation administered by an anaesthetist. You will be asleep, pain-free, and unaware of the procedure.

The procedure itself is very quick, usually taking only 20 to 30 minutes.

You will wake up shortly after the procedure ends. Most patients rest in our recovery suite and are ready to leave the clinic within 1 to 2 hours.

Light spotting is completely normal for a day or two after the procedure. If you experience heavy bleeding, please contact us immediately.

Yes. For a few days, you might feel heaviness in your stomach, some might feel your stomach is like 3-4 months pregnant, but it’s just the bloating which will subside in a few days.Try to be calm, a proper rest with good hydration and diet as it will make you feel yourself.

Yes, you can roam around everywhere you like. In food also we don;t have any restrictions but avoid any alcoholic beverages.

Our embryology team will call you the day after your egg collection to update you on how many eggs successfully fertilised.

No. Embryology updates are the progress reports to know how many eggs were collected and then the development of blastocyst in later stages i.e Day 1, Day 5 and Day 6 and sometimes Day 7.

No anaesthesia is needed. You will be fully awake and can watch the ultrasound screen as the embryo is placed into your womb.

There are a few cases when your procedure could be cancelled.

If the endometrium thickness doesn’t grow well.

If the Progesterone level is above the required range.

If your Thyroid levels are not in the normal range.

If any fibroid or polyp is seen in the scans.

If the endometrial grows well and then drops down.

If you miss the medicines, you might bleed.

If you get an infection or any injury (major).

You will rest in the clinic for about 15 to 30 minutes. After that, you are free to go home or return to your hotel.

Yes, you can resume normal, gentle daily activities. However, you should avoid heavy lifting, intense workouts, and high-impact exercises.

Yes. Because most early miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities, transferring a PGT-A tested, chromosomally normal embryo greatly reduces this risk.

Mitoscore is the mitochondrial score of each embryo which shows how much energy is used during the embryo formation. The lesser the score, the better.

Any additional healthy embryos will be safely frozen (cryopreserved) for your future use, whether for a sibling or another transfer attempt.

Yes, you can drink this unless you’ve any allergies with it.

Heartbeat can be heard if the Beta-HCG levels are above 3000. Later after 2 or 3 weeks, you can hear the heartbeat of the baby through USG.

Gentle exercise like walking or light yoga is highly recommended. You must stop high-impact activities, running, and heavy weightlifting during stimulation to protect your enlarged ovaries.

No. The season or external temperature does not impact the success of your cycle. Our labs and clinical environments are strictly climate-controlled.

Short flights are fine during the early stages. However, we advise against long-haul flights or stressful travel immediately before your egg collection or just after your embryo transfer.

You can, but we advise using barrier methods (like condoms) and being cautious. As your ovaries enlarge, intercourse may become uncomfortable, and there is a small risk of accidental multiple pregnancies.

We generally advise abstaining from intercourse for a short period (usually 5 to 7 days) after your transfer to allow the embryo the best chance to implant without uterine contractions.

Good quality sleep supports healthy hormone production and helps manage stress. Aim for 7 to 9 hours of restful sleep each night during your cycle.

You must completely stop alcohol and smoking. Please limit your caffeine intake to no more than 200mg per day (about one cup of coffee).

Please continue your prescribed prenatal vitamins, folic acid, and Vitamin D. Stop all unsupervised herbal or alternative supplements, as they can interact with your fertility drugs.

Normal daily stress will not cause an IVF cycle to fail. However, high anxiety is difficult on your well-being, so we encourage relaxation techniques to help you feel more comfortable.

Maintain a gentle routine, stay off internet forums, confide in supportive friends or a counsellor, and practice deep breathing or meditation. Our clinical psychologist is also here to support you. Talk to us for a consultation with him.

No. You must avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and prolonged hot baths during stimulation and after your embryo transfer, as high core body temperatures can be harmful.

Never stop prescribed medications for other health conditions without consulting us first. Please provide a full list of your medications so our doctor can ensure they are safe to use alongside IVF.