After one year of unprotected intercourse (having sex without condoms etc) if one does not conceive, it is advisable to take Specialist/Expert opinion to find out the reasons for the delay in conceiving. If the woman is more than 35 years of age, she should get Specialist opinion after 6 months.
Even natural fertility results in pregnancy just 25% of the time in any given month. Studies indicate that the possibility of conception using IUI is highest in the first three to four months. If not pregnant after 3-4 artificial insemination attempts, we will usually recommend more aggressive treatment, such as having patients move from oral to injectable fertility medications, or move to IVF.
We recommend you take one months break between fresh IVF cycles to allow the ovaries resume to normal before being re-stimulated. If you do have frozen embryos remaining from your fresh cycle however, you can choose to proceed with a frozen embryo transfer cycle without a break.
When you become a patient at Jilla Hospital, we will begin a very thorough evaluation of your individual condition, and take the steps necessary to understand your medical history and other possible conditions that may be affecting your ability to become pregnant. Your visit with us will not simply involve the physician, but also our team of highly skilled nurses and support staff. You should plan on your first appointment to take at least two full hours in the office.
At your first visit, one of the most important elements in determining the correct course of care is to completely understand your general medical history and the efforts you have taken to become pregnant thus far. Your physician nurse will ask you questions to understand any medical conditions you may have. Your physician will spend ample time with you to discuss your history and the steps you have taken to attempt pregnancy. Your physician will also perform a physical examination of the female anatomy, while updating your Pap & Culture (if necessary). Following the physical examination, you will likely move to a consultation room where you can comfortably discuss a treatment plan with your physician and the nurse.
Yes. Our physicians prefer that both partners are present during the first visit.
Absolutely. If you have had any prior testing related to fertility, or any procedures that could possibly affect your ability to achieve pregnancy. Please contact your treating physician or gynecologist and bring the medical records with you to your appointment. Unless otherwise instructed, it is generally not necessary for you to have your records sent to us prior to your appointment.
In India, Infertility treatment is not yet covered under insurance.
At Jilla Hospital, we have financial counselors who are specially trained to understand the resources available to help you afford treatment. Also exclusively at Jilla Hospital, you are able to take advantage of prepaid multicycle discounts for IVF programs. For those who financially cannot afford treatment, we have developed a unique sliding scale income based discount program. We make every resource available to you to help you achieve the outcome you desire.
Our center is open every day of the year. Should you have questions during normal hours, we are available to take your call. After hours, for non-emergency calls, you are free to leave a message in our general mailbox, and we will get back to you on the following business day. If you have an emergency after hours, on the weekend or a holiday, we have physicians and nurses on-call to assist you. Simply call our main number and you will be connected to someone who will assist you. As always, for true medical emergencies, go to your closest Hospitals Emergency Room.
