For couples experiencing difficulty conceiving, fertility treatment can provide an important path toward parenthood. Infertility may be associated with several factors, including age-related fertility decline, ovulation problems, blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, male-factor infertility, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, or previous unsuccessful fertility treatments. IVF specialist in Mumbai care can help individuals and couples understand the underlying fertility concerns and explore suitable assisted reproductive options.
At Chembur Fertility Clinic, Dr. Manjushri Kothekar provides personalized fertility and reproductive care with a focus on individualized treatment planning. With more than 12 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including 9 years specifically dedicated to IVF and infertility, she guides patients through fertility evaluation and assisted reproductive treatments.
In vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, is an assisted reproductive technique in which eggs and sperm are combined outside the body in a laboratory to facilitate fertilization. When embryos develop, an appropriate embryo may subsequently be transferred into the uterus.
IVF may be considered for individuals or couples experiencing different fertility challenges. It can be used in situations involving advanced maternal age, damaged or blocked fallopian tubes, male-factor infertility, unexplained infertility, or when other fertility treatments have not resulted in pregnancy.
Because infertility has different causes, IVF is not necessarily the first or only treatment for every patient. A fertility specialist evaluates the medical history, reproductive health, investigations, age, ovarian reserve, sperm parameters, and previous treatment history before recommending an appropriate approach.
IVF may be considered when conventional fertility treatments are unsuccessful or when certain reproductive conditions make assisted conception appropriate. Depending on the diagnosis, a fertility specialist may discuss IVF for:
The decision to proceed with IVF should be individualized. A detailed fertility evaluation can help determine whether IVF, IUI, medication, surgery, or another treatment is more suitable.
**Dr. Manjushri Kothekar is a qualified fertility specialist with an MBBS and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She completed her MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the prestigious Institute of LTMGH, Sion, and subsequently completed a one-year Fellowship in IVF and Reproductive Medicine at NOVA IVF Fertility.**