UditVani, Jamshedpur : On the occasion of World IVF Day, Dr. Anisha Choudhary, Specialist in Medical Indoor Services at Tata Main Hospital, highlighted the transformative role of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in offering hope to millions of couples battling infertility.
The day commemorates the birth of the world’s first IVF baby in 1978 — a moment that forever changed reproductive medicine.
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples globally, and India sees over 27.5 million couples facing this challenge, driven by changing lifestyles, late maternal age, rising stress, obesity, and conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.
Dr. Choudhary pointed out that while infertility is a growing concern, social stigma and lack of information often delay timely medical intervention.
“IVF is not a last resort — it is a scientifically sound, effective option when conventional treatments don’t work,” she said.
IVF involves fertilizing eggs and sperm outside the body and placing the embryo into the uterus.
Contrary to popular myths, IVF is safe, does not cause cancer, and does not deplete a woman’s egg reserve.
Dr. Choudhary emphasized that infertility is not just a woman’s issue, with nearly 40–50% of cases linked to male factors.
Yet, in many cases, women carry the emotional weight. “We need to replace blame with support and start normalizing conversations around fertility,” she stressed.
She also urged couples to seek expert advice early, especially if they have been trying to conceive for over a year (or six months if the woman is over 35).
Tata Main Hospital remains committed to providing affordable, ethical, and empathetic fertility care. “IVF is not just a procedure — it’s a pathway to hope, dignity, and family,” said Dr. Choudhary.
As the world marks IVF Day, the message is clear: infertility is not the end. It’s the beginning of a new journey — one made possible through science, support, and shared understanding.
