IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) at Femcare Fertility, Kalyani Nagar, Pune involves personalised ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilisation and embryo transfer under the supervision of Dr. Sayali Chavan Shitole - a reproductive medicine specialist with 15 years of experience. Consultation fee: ₹500.
Angle: Use ICMR data that shows IVF success rates in India vary between 30-50% per cycle depending on age and diagnosis - and that personalised protocols consistently outperform standardised ones. Position Dr. Sayali's tailored approach as the differentiating factor for Pune patients.
In vitro fertilisation, or IVF, is no longer the last resort it once was. For couples dealing with blocked fallopian tubes, severe endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, failed IUI cycles, or unexplained infertility, IVF is often the most direct and effective path to pregnancy. At Femcare Fertility in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Dr. Sayali Chavan Shitole offers IVF protocols designed around each couple's unique circumstances - not a generic stimulation plan pulled from a textbook.
IVF involves retrieving eggs from the ovaries, fertilising them with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment, culturing the resulting embryos for 3-5 days and then transferring the best-quality embryo into the uterus. The process is guided by a series of hormone injections that stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs in a single cycle.
Dr. Sayali prescribes a hormone injection protocol (antagonist or long protocol) based on your AMH and AFC. You will attend the clinic every 2-3 days for ultrasound monitoring and blood tests to track follicle growth and adjust doses in real time.
Step 2 - Trigger and Egg RetrievalOnce follicles reach the target size, a trigger injection (hCG or GnRH agonist) is given. Egg retrieval is scheduled 34-36 hours later. The procedure takes 15-20 minutes under light sedation and is well tolerated by most patients.
Step 3 - Fertilisation in the LaboratoryRetrieved eggs are assessed for maturity and fertilised using either conventional IVF (sperm placed with egg in a dish) or ICSI (single sperm injected into the egg). Fertilisation is confirmed at 18 hours.
Step 4 - Embryo Culture and GradingEmbryos are cultured for 3-5 days. On Day 3, each embryo receives a grade based on cell number and appearance. On Day 5, blastocyst stage embryos are graded using the Gardner system. Dr. Sayali selects the embryo with the highest implantation potential.
Step 5 - Embryo TransferThe embryo transfer is a simple, painless procedure - no anaesthesia is needed. A thin catheter places the embryo into the uterine cavity under ultrasound guidance. You rest for a short period and then go home.
Step 6 - Two-Week Wait and Pregnancy TestA serum beta-hCG test is performed 14 days after the transfer to confirm pregnancy. Dr. Sayali and her team are available throughout this period to answer questions and provide support.
Bilateral tubal blockage confirmed by HSG or laparoscopy
Endometriosis affecting the tubes or ovaries
Unexplained infertility after 1-2 years of trying
Three or more failed IUI cycles
Low ovarian reserve (low AMH, low AFC)
Recurrent implantation failure from previous cycles
Couples requiring PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing) due to genetic conditions
IVF success depends primarily on the woman's age and embryo quality. Broadly, success rates per cycle are higher for women under 35. Dr. Sayali provides each couple with an individualised estimate based on their specific diagnosis, not national averages. She also explains clearly what a 'success rate' means - some clinics count a positive blood test as a success; Dr. Sayali counts an ongoing clinical pregnancy.
IVF costs in Pune vary depending on the protocol, number of cycles and whether add-ons like ICSI, embryo freezing, or genetic testing are needed. At your consultation (₹500), Dr. Sayali will outline a complete cost breakdown so there are no surprises after treatment begins.
Femcare Fertility is located in Kalyani Nagar - well-connected to Viman Nagar, Kharadi, Nagar Road, Koregaon Park, Hadapsar and Mundhwa. Patients from these areas find the clinic easily accessible even on days when they need early-morning monitoring.