IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
Isha Ambani shares her IVF story of conceiving twins, calls Radhika Merchant a 'close confidante'
Isha Ambani Piramal recently shared her experience of conceiving twins through IVF in an interview with Vogue India, aiming to dispel the taboo around the procedure. She emphasized the importance of normalizing IVF, noting the physical and emotional challenges involved. Isha highlighted the support of her close female friends, including her sister-in-law Shloka Mehta and Radhika Merchant.
Falling fertility rates leave India staring at a looming demographic challenge
Total fertility rate in India has come down steeply over the past few decades, Lancet's findings showed. It may be noted here that India's fertility numbers fell from nearly 6.2 in 1950 to just under 2 in 2021.
India Inc becomes fertile ground for family-planning perks
Fertility benefits covered include associated in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), genetic testing, associated surgeries, associated cryopreservation (egg/sperm/embryo freezing), fertility consultation, fertility medication, hormonal treatment, among others.
Sidhu Moosewala's parents expecting a baby: What's IVF? Can a 50-year-old woman do IVF? What are precautions?
Sidhu Moosewala Mother, Charan Kaur, is expecting a baby soon. The couple is reportedly having a baby through in-vitro fertilization. It is important for women above 50 years to undergo a thorough health evaluation before considering IVF. The eligibility criteria for IVF include factors such as egg quantity and quality, a healthy uterus, and fertile sperm.
US Elections 2024: Trump supports IVF after Alabama court ruling puts pressure on GOP
Former President Donald Trump said Friday that he would “strongly support the availability of IVF" and called on lawmakers in Alabama to preserve access to the treatment. It was his first comment since an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that led some providers in the ...
Baring PE Asia to pick up 60-65% stake in Indira IVF
The deal was signed before other contenders could submit binding offers by this week's deadline, said people directly involved in the matter. The chain has been valued at $1.1 billion (₹9,000 crore), they said. BPEA EQT has paid a premium of about 22 times Indira IVF's ebitda
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Baring, Blackstone, 3 others in fray to acquire Indira IVF
Founded in 2011 by Murdia, Indira IVF is India's largest fertility clinic chain, with 114 centres, supported by a workforce of over 2,400. It performed more than 40,000 in vitro fertilisation procedures in 2022. The clinic chain posted revenue of ₹1,250 crore in FY23 at an ebitda of ₹375-410 crore, said people aware of the matter.
What's behind the babymaking boom in India?
India has over 2,500 fertility clinics and the second-largest number of cycles of treatment after the US. The growth has been fuelled by private equity investors. India's IVF market is projected to expand from $793m in 2020 to $3,722m by 2030, with a CAGR of 16.5%. The new Assisted Reproduction Technology Act, which came into effect in 2020, has made the industry more attractive to corporate investors.
WHO report says infertility affects 1 in 6 adults globally
The sheer proportion of people affected show the need to widen access to fertility care and ensure this issue is no longer sidelined in health research and policy, said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General at WHO
Indira IVF’s owners weigh stake sale at $1 billion valuation
Private equity firm TA Associates, together with the founders of Indira IVF, have held initial conversations with potential advisers on the sale of their stakes, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private.
Nearly half of patients undergoing fertility treatment experience suicidal thoughts, reveals survey in UK
In a health survey in the UK, about 30 per cent respondents said that they encountered suicidal thoughts "occasionally" .
Indira IVF in discussions for acquisitions in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
"We have discussions going on with a few players," Nitiz Murdia, director and cofounder of Indira IVF, said, adding the company plans to close these transactions in the next 4-6 months. Murdia said Indira is also evaluating possibilities of acquiring IVF chains in Europe next year.
Seeds of Innocence to add 20 IVF & fertility centres across India by FY22
During this month, Seeds of Innocence (SOI) will be launching IVF centres in Guwahati (Assam) and Haldwani (Uttarakhand). The centre in Guwahati will also mark the first venture of the company in the eastern part of the country, Seeds of Innocence & Genestrings Founder Gauri Agarwal told .
Bill in Lok Sabha sets reporting rules, standards for fertility industry
The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill or ART Bill makes it mandatory for all fertility clinics and banks in India to register themselves with a national registering authority and periodically report all procedures undertaken.
Centre introduced Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill in Lok Sabha to map the fertility industry
The Bill states that assisted reproductive technologies can be availed of by any woman above marriageable age but less than 50 years and any man above marriageable age but less than 55 years.
Inside India's cutting-edge cow 'factory'
High-yield cows are being produced in 'cow factories' with the aim to conserve indigenous varieties via surrogacy and IVF. The aim is to phase out nondescript low-yield varieties and breed indigenous high-yield ones. Dairy farmers are being encouraged to use nondescript varieties as surrogate mothers, and over time replace them with genetically superior 'surrogate offspring'.
Cabinet okays Bill to regulate Rs 3,000 crore fertility industry
The bill proposes a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for anyone indulging in sale of embryo or trafficking at the first instance, and jail term of up to 12 years after that. It seeks to establish a national registry and registration authority which will be applicable to all medical professionals and clinics operating or providing services in the field of ART.
TPG-backed AHH buys Nova IVI Fertility for $100 mn
Asia Healthcare Holdings, the platform backed by TPG Growth is all set to acquire Nova IVI Fertility, in a deal said to be worth $100 million.
Soha Ali Khan visits Cocoon Fertility Thane
Possible to avoid genetic defects in IVF with PGD technology at Cocoon Fertility Brand ambassador Soha Ali Khan took a tour of Cocoon Fertility's clinical an...
Asia Healthcare in final talks to buy Nova IVI fertility
AHH will buy stakes from existing private equity investors and promoters including founder Mahesh Reddy, said two people aware of the development.
Companies push ‘we care’ branding, offer allowance for fertility treatment
Progressive organisations are paying greater attention to personal issues of employees. It’s not just fertility leaves, companies are now offering fertility allowances to employees.
Government seeks suggestions on regulating IVF centres, surrogacy
There are around 525 ART IVF centres in the state, out of which Mumbai has 120, Pune 135, Nagpur 70, Nashik 14, Satara 17 and Aurangabad 16.
New 'spermbots' to boost fertility treatments
Artificial insemination is a relatively inexpensive and simple technique that involves introducing sperm to a woman's uterus with a medical instrument.
Safe and pocket-friendly natural cycle IVF becomes a hit among women
Natural cycle IVF was abandoned because of its poor success rate & replaced by the drug-intensive IVF that is used today because of better results.
Safe and pocket friendly natural cycle IVF becomes a hit among women
Natural cycle IVF was abandoned because of its poor success rate and replaced by the drug-intensive IVF that is typically used today because of better results.
Women who undergo IVF at three fold risk of digestive disease
Women who give birth to babies conceived by in-vitro fertilisation are three-times more likely to have a common digestive condition.
China bans egg freezing in single women to preserve fertility
China has banned single women using "assisted reproductive technology" to preserve their fertility for future following reports of its misuse.
New in vitro fertilisation techniques help design genetically healthy babies
From helping infertile couples have babies, assisted reproduction techniques has evolved to assist people in having genetically healthy babies.
Bourn Hall India to open 18 fertility clinics, invest $100 mn
BHI is a wholly-owned arm of Bourn Hall in which TVM Capital and its investors hold 70 per cent stake and the rest by Bourn Hall Clinc UK.
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