Medical Tourism in India, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia

Infertility is the inability to conceive a child by natural means. When a couple finds it difficult to conceive naturally, medication and special infertility treatment techniques can be adopted to help them get pregnant. Infertility treatment falls under the category of Assisted Reproductive Technology or ART. One of the most well known ART procedures is IVF or In Vitro Fertilization. Usually, all fertility treatments are combined with conventional therapies like intake of fertility drugs to improve the chance of success.

Fertility treatments are very expensive. First of all, the reason for infertility needs to be ascertained, the tests for that are not really what you call inexpensive. Then there is the question of administering the treatment for a long duration of time. The investment required for treating infertility is heavy on both the financial and emotional levels. Compared to the steep costs in UK and the US, India offers the same treatment at a much lesser price. In fact Reproductive Tourism is a fast growing segment in the broad medical tourism spectrum. Doctors in India are not only highly qualified and experienced in fertility treatments, but they also look at the problem in a holistic manner. The hospitals also boast of world class facilities. Treatment Options Some fertility treatment options provided by hospitals in India include

In Vitro Fertilization

Intra Uterine Insemination

Assisted Hatching

IVF using Donor eggs

Cryo Preservation of Embryos

Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Semen Bank

As with any other treatment abroad, once you verify the credentials of the physician and accreditation of the hospital where you are planning to get treated, get a breakdown of the expenses you will be incurring from the initial consultation to successful conception. Get the details about the doctor’s fees, the assistant fees, anesthesia cost, charges for hospitalization, follow up visit cost etc. in writing. The hospitals in India are equipped with cutting edge technology and ultra modern facilities for performing the various infertility treatments. Both male and female infertility problems are treated and most infertility hospitals provide comprehensive ART services under one roof, so there is no need to move around from the clinic to the scan centre to the lab during the duration of the treatment. Hospitals Specializing in Infertility The below are some hospitals that specialize in infertility treatment. Thy have access to the latest technology and offer the highest quality medical care with sensitivity and compassion.

Apollo Hospitals

Rotunda Centre for Human Reproduction

Wockhardt Hospitals

Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences

Lakeshore Hospital-Cochin

Breach Candy Hospital-Mumbai

Leelavati Hospital-Mumbai

Krishna Hospital-Ahmedabad

SAL Hospital-Ahmedabad

AIIMS Hospital-New Delhi

Jaslok Hospital-Mumbai

Metro Hospital-New Delhi

Ruby Hospital-Pune

Manipal Hospital-Bangalore

India is now one of the leading destinations for couples seeking infertility treatment. The high success rate of treatment, less administrative paperwork and the highly skilled manpower in India make it one of the most attractive destinations.