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IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation): Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery

Ovaries are stimulated to produce several eggs, which are collected and fertilised in the lab; a resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.

Duration
One cycle takes about 4–6 weeks
Anaesthesia
Sedation for egg retrieval
Hospital stay
No stay — day procedures
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IVF & Fertility surgeons for IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)

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Not every surgeon shown performs this specific procedure, so confirm with them directly.

Doctors are listed in alphabetical order. Payment does not change a doctor's position, and a listing is not an endorsement. Registration details are shown where available. Please verify any doctor on the NMC Indian Medical Register or the State Medical Council. How listings work

Dr. Abhishek Daga

Fertility Infertility Specialist

MBBS

Registration details not available
Shivaji_Nagar
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Dr. Abhishek Daga

Fertility Infertility Specialist

MBBS

Registration details not available
Habra
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Dr. Abhishek Daga

Fertility Infertility Specialist

MBBS

Registration details not available
Palampur
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Dr. Abhishiktha Reddy K

Fertility Infertility Specialist

MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

11+ Years Experience

Hyderabad
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IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in India

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is an IVF & fertility procedure used to treat Infertility and PCOS. It is usually done without a hospital stay.

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It is usually considered for blocked tubes, severe male-factor infertility and failed IUI. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 639 IVF & fertility surgeons at 10,154 hospitals across 113 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai. IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is rarely covered by health insurance in India. Check your policy wording before planning on a claim. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is right for you.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) Surgeons by City

CityDoctors Listed in This SpecialityHospitals
Delhi NCR126721
Hyderabad64616
Mumbai25485
Navi Mumbai25143
Chandigarh2233
Indore2269
Pimpri-Chinchwad183
Greater_Noida1618
Bhubaneshwar120
Bhopal1186
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CityDoctors Listed in This SpecialityHospitals
Dwarka100
Gorakhpur109
Kolkata10431
Amritsar9229
Coimbatore980
Surat980
Pune8324
Vijayawada870
Kukatpalli70
Nashik785
Thane7253
Visakhapatnam766
Bareilly613
Raipur633
Ranchi6148
Shivaji_Nagar60
Agra5265
Bihar Sharif510
Guwahati519
Jalandhar524
Jammu53
Patna5103
Prayagraj5239
Shyamnagar50
Alappuzha481
Gwalior420
Mangalore413
Palampur40
Aligarh3172
Berhampore30
Chittorgarh30
Dombivli30
Habra30
Howrah313
Kamarhati30
Kannur33
Nandyal30
Ottappalam30
Sikar35
Vadodara368
Ahmedabad2599
Amravati2238
Anand2114
Bangalore2487
Kottayam211
Mapusa20
Moradabad24
Mysore229
Nagercoil22
Nagpur2106
Nainital20
Rajkot238
Rohtak211
Salem222
Varanasi254
Vellore27
Vizianagaram24
Yavatmal23
Alipurduar10
Anantapur1155
Ankleshwar174
Bathinda115
Berhamapur10
Bhandara11
Bhilai11
Chandannagar10
Chennai1553
Churu10
Daman10
Darbhanga115
Erode13
Guntur118
Haldwani10
Jamshedpur124
Jodhpur125
Kalyan11
Kanpur130
Karimnagar119
Karnal17
Kasaragod11
Kolhapur112
Kurnool17
Meerut119
Mehsana10
Mohali10
Morbi10
Muzaffarnagar12
Muzaffarpur15
Nanded17
Nellore18
Nizamabad19
Ongole10
Palakkad18
Panipat14
Purnia10
Rajahmundry13
Ratlam12
Sagar12
Shahjanpur10
Solan11
Thiruvananthapuram134
Tirupati14
Vidisha10

When it's recommended

  • Blocked tubes
  • Severe male-factor infertility
  • Failed IUI
  • Endometriosis, age-related infertility

What happens during the procedure

  1. Ovarian stimulation injections (about 10–12 days)
  2. Egg retrieval under sedation
  3. Fertilisation and embryo culture
  4. Embryo transfer

Recovery

Rest for the day after egg retrieval.

Typical hospital stay: No stay — day procedures

Risks & complications

  • Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Cycle may not result in pregnancy

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) cost in India

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Insurance and payment options

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is rarely covered by health insurance in India. Check your policy wording before planning on a claim.

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IVF & Fertility hospitals

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Apollo Hospital

Apollo Hospital

Chennai

291 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi

278 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Delhi

227 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals

Belapur, Navi Mumbai

221 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

207 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Sakra World Hospital

Sakra World Hospital

Devarabeesanahalli, Bangalore

202 doctors

Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist

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Hospitals Offering IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in India

204 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.

HospitalCityDoctors Listed in This Speciality
Nova IVF FertilityNavi Mumbai4
Oasis FertilityHyderabad4
Ankura Hospital For Women and ChildrenHyderabad3
Cloudnine HospitalHyderabad3
9M Fertility By Ankura HospitalHyderabad3
Nova IVF FertilityDelhi NCR3
Cloudnine Fertility - IVF CentreDelhi NCR3
Milann Fertility HospitalChandigarh3

Related conditions

Infertility

Infertility is not conceiving after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse (6 months if the woman is over 35). Causes can involve either or both partners.

PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition that affects ovulation, periods, skin, hair and metabolism. It is managed mainly with lifestyle changes and medication.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) near you

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in Delhi NCRIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in HyderabadIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in MumbaiIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in Navi MumbaiIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in ChandigarhIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in IndoreIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in BhopalIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in KolkataIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in AmritsarIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in CoimbatoreIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in SuratIVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) in Pune

FAQs

How long does IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) take?

One cycle takes about 4–6 weeks. The exact time depends on your case.

Will I need to stay in hospital?

Typical hospital stay: No stay — day procedures.

What anaesthesia is used?

Sedation for egg retrieval. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.

How long is recovery after IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)?

Rest for the day after egg retrieval.

Is IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) covered by insurance?

It is usually not covered by health insurance, because it is typically elective. Some policies have exceptions — our team can check yours.

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Laparoscopic CholecystectomyAbout 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
Laparoscopic Hernia RepairAbout 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)About 15–30 minutesTopical (drops) or local anaesthesiaNo stay — day care
Total Knee ReplacementAbout 1.5–2 hoursSpinal or general anaesthesia3–5 days
RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)About 45–90 minutesGeneral anaesthesiaSame day or 1 day
CircumcisionAbout 20–45 minutesLocal or general anaesthesiaSame day
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose VeinsAbout 45–60 minutesLocal anaesthesiaSame day
Laparoscopic AppendectomyAbout 45–60 minutesGeneral anaesthesia1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst)
Gynecomastia SurgeryAbout 1–2 hoursGeneral or local anaesthesia with sedationSame day

Other treatments in this speciality

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)

Washed, concentrated sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, often with mild ovarian stimulation.

ICSI

A single sperm is injected directly into each egg as part of an IVF cycle, used especially for male-factor infertility.

Egg Freezing

Eggs are collected after ovarian stimulation and frozen for possible future use, for medical reasons or to preserve fertility.

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