IN-VITRO FERTILISATION (IVF)

IN-VITRO FERTILISATION

IVF Treatment In Chennai

Every fertility journey is different. At BloomLife Hospital Velachery, we create personalised IVF care that caters to your health and goals. Our fertility specialists are experienced in advanced assisted reproductive technology, including IVF, ICSI, and embryo freezing, to guide you through every step.

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Velachery

IVF from ₹90,000*

*Indicative figure from the approved wireframe; confirm current treatment pricing with BloomLife before publishing.

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BloomLife Hospital · Velachery

IVF Centre in Chennai Velachery · BloomLife Hospital

Understanding IVF

IVF At A Glance

IVF is an assisted reproductive treatment in which fertilisation takes place outside the body before the resulting embryo is transferred into the uterus. At BloomLife, treatment is planned according to each couple's fertility needs, medical history and treatment goals.

Cost

Cost of IVF Treatment in Chennai

Fertility journeys are deeply personal, hence the cost of IVF treatment in Chennai varies. It depends on the tests, medicines, and the treatment plan your specialist recommends. At BloomLife, we walk you through every cost upfront after your first consultation.

Treatment cost varies by case

Cycle Time

How Long Does IVF Take?

A single IVF cycle usually takes around four to six weeks, from the start of hormone injections to your pregnancy test. The timeline can vary based on your body's response. At BloomLife, we share a clear schedule at the start so you always know what comes next.

4–6 Weeks Typical treatment cycle

For Whom

Who May Need IVF?

If you have been trying to conceive for a while without success, or if a specific condition makes natural pregnancy harder, your fertility specialist at BloomLife will guide you after a detailed assessment of both partners, so you know whether IVF is the right step for you.

Individualised Based on fertility assessment

Where

IVF Centre In Chennai

BloomLife Hospital provides fertility and reproductive medicine services at its main hospital in Velachery, Chennai, with fertility specialists and laboratory support.

Velachery Chennai, Tamil Nadu

IVF In Chennai

IVF treatment is planned after evaluating the couple's fertility factors, previous treatments, ovarian reserve and sperm parameters.

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Understanding IVF

When IVF Is Recommended — And When It Isn't

IVF is not the first treatment for every couple. The recommended approach depends on factors such as the cause of infertility, age, ovarian reserve, sperm parameters and previous fertility treatment. A fertility specialist evaluates these factors together before recommending the most appropriate treatment pathway.

IVF May Be Recommended

When IVF Can Be Considered

Your specialist may consider IVF when it offers a suitable pathway based on your fertility assessment or when previous fertility treatments have not resulted in pregnancy.

Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes
Abnormal sperm parameters, including very low or absent sperm in semen
Reduced ovarian reserve
Advanced maternal age
Recurrent pregnancy loss or unexplained infertility
Failure to conceive after first- or second-line fertility treatment

The treatment plan is individualised after fertility evaluation.

IVF May Not Be The First Step

When Another Treatment May Come First

IVF is not automatically the first treatment for every couple. Depending on the fertility assessment, a less invasive option may be considered before moving to IVF.

IUI May Be Appropriate

For selected couples with suitable fertility factors, IUI may be considered before IVF.

Ovulation Treatment May Come First

When ovulation is the main concern, medicines and cycle monitoring may be considered before assisted reproduction.

Evaluation May Be Needed First

A complete assessment of both partners can help identify fertility factors before choosing a specific treatment.

The appropriate treatment depends on your individual fertility assessment.

Every fertility journey is different. A specialist consultation can help determine whether IVF, IUI or another treatment is appropriate for you.

IVF Cost Guide

IVF Cost In Chennai

The cost of IVF treatment in Chennai depends on the treatment plan, medicines, investigations and the individual fertility requirements of each couple. BloomLife provides individualised fertility treatment, so the final treatment cost should be confirmed with the hospital before starting a cycle.

Treatment	Cost	What's Included
Consultation	₹1,500	Consultation for both partners Scan for the female partner
IVF With ICSI (self)	From ₹1,00,000	Stimulation Ovum pickup Frozen embryo transfer
IVF With ICSI (doner cycle)	From ₹8,000	TBC
IUI	From ₹8,000	Preparation Insemination

Treatment Cost Details

What Is Not Included

The exact inclusions within an IVF package can vary. Before beginning treatment, ask the hospital to confirm which medicines, investigations, procedures and laboratory services are included in the quoted package.

Medication and stimulation injections
ICSI, where clinically required
Anaesthesia or sedation-related charges
Embryo freezing and storage, where applicable
Frozen embryo transfer charges

Confirm the package inclusions directly with the hospital.

Planning Your IVF Budget

EMI, Insurance, Why Costs Vary

IVF costs can vary between patients because the treatment plan and additional services required may differ. Ask the hospital about available payment options and whether any part of your treatment may be covered under your insurance policy.

EMI Options Ask the hospital about available payment plans.

Insurance Confirm fertility treatment coverage with your insurer.

Why Costs Vary Treatment requirements differ from patient to patient.

Understanding IVF Outcomes

IVF Success Rates At BloomLife

Important

IVF success is influenced by several individual factors, including age, ovarian reserve, cause of infertility, sperm parameters and previous fertility treatment. A meaningful success-rate comparison should therefore be based on clearly defined cycle data rather than a single headline percentage.

Data

Publishable Success Rate

Age-specific BloomLife cycle data should be confirmed by the hospital before a numerical success rate is published.

Data Pending Hospital Confirmation

Age Group	Success Rate Per Cycle
Under 35	To Be Confirmed
35–40	To Be Confirmed
Over 40	To Be Confirmed
With Donor Eggs	To Be Confirmed

01 Methodology

How Should IVF Success Be Measured?

Success rates should be presented using a clearly defined denominator and outcome. For example, the clinic should specify whether the figure refers to pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate or live birth rate and whether it is calculated per embryo transfer or per treatment cycle.

Ask what outcome and denominator were used.

02 Individual Factors

What Affects Your Chances?

IVF is an individualised treatment. The likelihood of success can vary according to age, cause of subfertility, ovarian reserve, number and quality of eggs, sperm parameters and previous fertility treatments.

Age and ovarian reserve
Sperm parameters
Cause of infertility
Previous fertility treatment

03 Comparing Clinics

How To Compare IVF Clinics

When comparing IVF clinics in Chennai, look beyond a single success-rate number. Ask how the clinic defines success, which patient groups are included, how recent the data is and whether the figures are reported per cycle or per embryo transfer.

01 Definition

02 Patient Group

03 Data Period

04 Outcome

Important

The success-rate table should be updated only after BloomLife confirms publishable cycle data and the exact definition of the reported outcome.

The IVF Process Step By Step

An IVF cycle involves several carefully monitored stages, from ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval to fertilisation, embryo culture and embryo transfer. Your exact schedule may vary depending on your individual treatment plan.

A Typical IVF Timeline The number and timing of visits depend on your personalised treatment protocol.

Cycle Step By Step

Day 1–2 Begin

Baseline Assessment

Your fertility specialist reviews your medical history, fertility investigations and treatment plan. Baseline ultrasound and other required assessments help determine the starting point for the IVF cycle.

What Happens Initial assessment and cycle planning

What You May Feel Usually minimal physical symptoms

Visits Clinic assessment

Day 2–12 Stimulate

Ovarian Stimulation

Fertility medicines are used to stimulate the ovaries so that multiple follicles can develop. Ultrasound monitoring and, where required, blood tests help the fertility team track follicular growth and adjust the treatment plan.

What Happens Medicines and follicular monitoring

What You May Feel Bloating or mild discomfort may occur

Visits Monitoring visits as advised

Trigger Final Maturation

Trigger Injection

Once the follicles have reached the appropriate stage, the doctor gives a trigger injection to support final egg maturation. The timing of the trigger is important because egg retrieval is scheduled around it.

What Happens Final egg maturation is triggered

What You May Feel Usually little change immediately

Visits Trigger timing is confirmed by the clinic

+35–36 Hrs Retrieval

Egg Retrieval

Eggs are collected from the ovaries using an ultrasound- guided retrieval procedure. The procedure is performed according to the clinic's protocol, with appropriate pain relief or sedation when required.

What Happens Eggs are collected from the ovaries

What You May Feel Temporary pelvic discomfort may occur

Visits Procedure-day hospital visit

Fertilisation / ICSI Laboratory

Fertilisation In The Lab

Retrieved eggs are taken to the ART laboratory where fertilisation is performed using IVF or ICSI depending on the treatment plan. With ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into an egg.

What Happens Eggs and sperm are combined for fertilisation

What You May Feel No physical sensation from the laboratory stage

Visits Laboratory stage after retrieval

Day 3–5 Culture Embryo Development

Embryo Culture

Fertilised eggs develop into embryos under controlled laboratory conditions. Depending on the treatment strategy, embryos may continue developing toward the blastocyst stage before transfer or freezing.

What Happens Embryos are monitored during laboratory culture

What You May Feel No physical symptoms from embryo culture

Visits Laboratory monitoring

Transfer → +12–14 D Final Stage

Embryo Transfer And Pregnancy Test

A selected embryo is transferred into the uterus when the treatment plan calls for a fresh transfer. If a frozen embryo transfer is planned, the transfer occurs during a separately prepared cycle. Pregnancy testing is performed after the transfer according to the fertility team's instructions.

What Happens Embryo is placed into the uterus

What You May Feel Usually a simple procedure with limited discomfort

Visits Transfer visit and follow-up testing

After Embryo Transfer

Follow your fertility specialist's medication and testing instructions. The timing of the pregnancy test and any follow-up appointment will be explained by your care team.

Follow Your Care Plan

Why Couples Choose BloomLife

Fertility treatment is not only about the procedure. Couples also need experienced specialists, coordinated hospital care, advanced reproductive medicine and support that considers the physical and emotional side of the journey.

01 Personalised Treatment

Fertility Care Built Around You

No two fertility journeys are the same, so no two treatment plans should be either. At BloomLife, every plan begins with a detailed look at your medical history, previous investigations and any treatment you may have had before. For couples who have experienced unsuccessful IVF elsewhere, the team reviews earlier records carefully before suggesting a fresh approach rather than repeating the same one. Patients exploring parenthood after cancer treatment can discuss fertility preservation options suited to their situation. Alongside medical care, the Mind-Body Harmony Therapy programme offers structured counselling so that the emotional side of treatment is supported too.

Care That Fits Your Story →

02 Complete Care

A Hospital, Not Just A Clinic

BloomLife brings fertility treatment together with the wider support of a full-service hospital. Fertility consultations, diagnostics, reproductive treatment, pregnancy care, delivery and newborn care are all available in one place. This means your journey does not stop at embryo transfer. The same team and the same hospital can stay with you through pregnancy and beyond, so you spend less time coordinating between centres and more time focusing on what matters.

Care Under One Roof →

03 Multi-Speciality Expertise

A Place For All Your Health Needs

BloomLife is a multi-speciality hospital with departments spanning Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Trauma Services, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology and Critical Care. From routine Master Health Checkups to specialist consultations and emergency support, patients can find the care they need without having to look elsewhere. Having these specialities in one hospital also means doctors can consult one another easily when a case needs more than one area of expertise.

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04 Family-Centred Care

Care For Everyone

Good health matters at every stage of life, and BloomLife is built to care for the whole family. From couples planning a pregnancy to newborns, children, adults and older family members, every patient is treated with the same warmth and attention. Whether it is a first fertility consultation, a child’s check-up or ongoing care for a parent, BloomLife aims to be the hospital your family can return to with confidence.

Care For Every Stage Of Life →

Built Around Your Journey

Personalised Treatment Complete Care Multi-Speciality Expertise Family-Centred Care

Advanced Reproductive Care

Our ART Laboratory

The centre is fully equipped with state-of-the-art lab facilities.

Inside The Laboratory

Where Every Embryo Is Handled With Care

Class 10000 lab environment to ensure air quality
Advanced and latest ART equipment: Incubators, Micro Manipulators
Error-free workflow
Restricted access
24x7 power uptime
Certified lab personnel
Lab conformance to ICMR guidelines

01 Fertilisation

IVF Fertilisation

‘In vitro’ means ‘outside the body’. It is carried out using advanced clinical and laboratory techniques.

IVF involves five basic steps:

Ovarian stimulation using injections and ultrasound monitoring
Egg retrieval
Insemination leading to fertilisation
Embryo culture
Embryo transfer (Fresh/Frozen)

02 Microinjection

ICSI

In Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection or ICSI, the oocyte is prepared by removing its outer coat of cells. Once laid bare, the oocyte is held gently by a holding pipette under an inverted microscope. The sperm is then injected into the oocyte cytoplasm through a very fine micropipette. The fertilised embryo is then transferred back to the uterus.

03 Extended Culture

Blastocyst Culture

In the past, most embryos produced with IVF were transferred on Day 3 of development. Nowadays, embryos are cultured till Day 5 (‘blastocyst culture’). This requires advanced and stringent lab conditions. Our lab is equipped to handle culture to blastocysts.

ART Laboratory Assisted Reproductive Technology

A dedicated environment for the laboratory stages of assisted reproductive treatment.

The Laboratory Matters

IVF outcomes depend on many patient and treatment factors. A dedicated ART laboratory provides the controlled environment needed for the laboratory stages of assisted reproduction.

Controlled Environment Maintained for laboratory stages

Embryology Care Careful laboratory handling

Treatment-Specific Protocols Aligned with your treatment plan

Meet The Team

Meet Your IVF Care Team

Your IVF journey is supported by experienced fertility specialists who assess your individual situation, explain your treatment options and guide you through the stages of care. Meet the doctors, embryologists and coordinators who form part of BloomLife's reproductive medicine team.

Senior Consultant

Dr. Kavitha Gautham

MBBS, MS (OG), DRM (Germany), FIMSA, FICOG

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Consultant

Dr. Shanthini

MBBS, MS (OG), FNB

Senior Embryologist

Mrs. Deepika Arjunan

M.Sc ART

IVF Lab Manager

Mrs. Tharanya Kalaiselvan

M.Sc, MPhil

Junior Embryologist

Mr. Murugavel B.

B.Sc, DMLT

IVF Coordinator

Mrs. Kavitha Lakshmi R.

MBA (HR)

Your treatment plan is individualised after a detailed fertility assessment and consultation with the appropriate specialist.

Understanding IVF

IVF Risks and Side Effects

IVF involves medicines and procedures that may cause temporary side effects or, less commonly, complications. Understanding what may happen can help you recognise symptoms early and know when to contact your fertility team.

Medication

Injection Side Effects

Bloating, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, and bruising or soreness at injection sites. These affect most women to some degree and are simply your body’s response to hormone levels well above a normal cycle.

Usually temporary and self-limiting.

Uncommon complication

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, OHSS, is the one worth understanding properly rather than fearing vaguely. It happens in roughly 3 to 6 percent of IVF cycles, and means your ovaries have responded more strongly than expected to stimulation. Mild OHSS causes bloating and mild discomfort and usually resolves on its own. Warning signs that need a call to your clinic: rapid weight gain over a day or two, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. Severe OHSS is uncommon, and your clinic monitors for early signs specifically to catch it before it becomes serious.

Seek medical advice immediately if symptoms are severe.

Rare complications

Allergic Reactions And Ovarian Torsion

Allergic reactions to specific medications happen occasionally and are usually manageable by switching brands. Ovarian torsion, twisting of an enlarged ovary, is rare but is why sudden severe one-sided pain always warrants an urgent call rather than waiting.

Contact your doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Emotional wellbeing

Mood Changes During Stimulation

Hormone-driven mood swings during stimulation are real, not a personal failing or a sign you’re handling this badly. Feeling weepy, irritable, or simply not like yourself for a couple of weeks is common enough that it’s worth telling your partner in advance, so a hard day doesn’t turn into a fight about something else entirely.

When should you contact your fertility team?

If symptoms are severe, worsening, prolonged or causing significant discomfort, contact your doctor promptly. Your care team can assess your symptoms and advise you on the next step.

Every IVF cycle is individual. Your doctor will explain the potential benefits, side effects and risks of the treatment recommended for your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About IVF

IVF can involve several stages, medicines and decisions. Here are answers to some of the common questions patients ask about IVF injections.

IVF Guide

Understanding Your IVF Journey

Every fertility journey is different. Your fertility specialist will assess your individual circumstances before recommending a treatment pathway.

Individualised treatment planning

Guidance throughout treatment

Evidence-based fertility care

Speak With A Specialist

Most cycles involve roughly 80 to 150 injections in total, one to two daily stimulation injections over 8 to 12 days, a single trigger shot, and daily progesterone support for another 10 to 14 days afterward. The exact count depends on your specific protocol and how your body responds to stimulation.

Most are subcutaneous and closer to a quick pinch than a typical blood draw, genuinely less painful than most people expect beforehand. Progesterone injections, if given intramuscularly rather than as a gel or tablet, tend to cause more soreness at the site for a day or two.

Bloating, mood swings, headaches, and injection site soreness are common and affect most women to some degree. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome affects roughly 3 to 6 percent of cycles and is usually mild, with your clinic monitoring closely to catch early warning signs before it becomes serious.

Yes, most stimulation and trigger injections are designed for self-administration or a partner to give at home, after a brief demonstration from your clinic’s nursing team. Site rotation and letting alcohol swabs dry fully before injecting both help reduce discomfort and bruising.

Some bloating and temporary fluid retention are common during stimulation, which can feel like weight gain on the scale, but this typically resolves within a couple of weeks after the cycle ends. There is no strong evidence that fertility medications cause lasting weight gain beyond this temporary bloating.

Still Have Questions?

Your Questions Deserve A Personal Answer

Speak with the BloomLife fertility team to understand which treatment options may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.

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