Why International Couples Trust India for Embryo Culture Treatment

Embryo culture

Embryo culture is one major procedure in assisted reproductive technology (ART), particularly in in vitro fertilization (IVF). It is defined as the growth and development of fertilized eggs (embryos) in the laboratory under strictly controlled circumstances up to the point of being prepared to be implanted into the uterus.

Process of Embryo Culture:

Retrieval of eggs and fertilization

• Ovaries produce mature eggs.
• The fertilization of eggs can be either through normal IVF (sperm mixing with eggs) or through ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).

Embryonic Culture

• The fertilized egg (zygote) starts splitting into 2, 4, 8 cells etc.
• Specialized culture media are involved, which imitate an authentic environment of the fallopian tubes and the uterus.
• Incubators have controlled temperature, pH, oxygen and nutrients.

Stages of Embryo Culture

• Day 1 (Zygote stage): Fertilization is established through the two pronuclei.
• Day 2-3 (cleavage stage): Embryo contain 4-8 cells.
• Day 5-6 (Blastocyst stage): Embryo develops a cavity full of fluid and divides into inner cell mass (baby of the future) and trophectoderm (placenta of the future).

Embryo Selection

• Embryologists check the quality of embryos (number of cells, symmetry, fragmentation).
• Embryos of high quality are transferred or frozen (cryopreservation).

Embryo Transfer

• The embryos are moved into the womb of the woman (typically on day 3 or day 5).
• Good quality embryos can be frozen to be used later.

Significance of Embryo Culture

• Enables observation of the health of the embryos prior to transfer.
• Enhances the likelihood of a successful implantation and pregnancy.
• Allows genetic screening to be done through methods such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

Embryo culture treatment in India

What Is Embryo Culture Treatment?

It belongs to assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which embryos are cultured in a laboratory setting once fertilized until they reach a stage that can be transferred to the uterus or frozen to be used later.

Embryo culture treatment processes:

Ovarian Stimulation

• Hormonal drugs are administered to the woman to prompt the ovaries to grow many eggs.

Egg Retrieval (Ovum Pick-Up)

• A needle after ultrasound is used to collect eggs on the ovaries.

Fertilization

In the lab eggs are fertilized:

• IVF: Sperm and eggs are placed together in a dish.
• ICSI: One sperm is microinjected into an egg.

Embryo Culture

• The fertilized egg (zygotes) is inserted into a regulated laboratory incubator.

Development is monitored:

• Day 1: Zygote with pronuclei.
• Day 2–3: Cleavage stage (4–8 cells).
• Day 5-6 : Blastocyst stage (greater likelihood of implantation).

Embryo Selection

• The best quality embryos are selected by cell division, shape and genetic health (in some cases through preimplantation genetic testing -PGBT).

Embryo Transfer

• The embryo or embryos are inserted into the uterus (typically on Day 3 or Day 5).

Cryopreservation

• Extra high quality embryos are frozen to use in subsequent cycles.

Pregnancy Test

• A beta-hCG blood test is performed to determine pregnancy some 12-14 days following transfer.

Embryo Culture Treatment Benefits

• Simulates natural development beyond the body.
• Helps picks the most viable embryo and this increases the success rates.
• Allows pretransfer genetic testing.
• Embryos may be frozen to be used in future.

When is it recommended?

• Blocked tubes, low sperm count, poor quality of eggs, unexplained infertility.
• Couples who did fail IUI (Intrauterine Insemination).
• Couples which require embryonic genetic testing.

Best hospitals for embryo culture treatment in India

• Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
• Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
• Max Hospital, Saket

Top doctors for embryo culture treatment in India

• Dr. Kiran Arora
• Dr. Preeti Rastogi
• Dr. Rama Joshi

Factors Affecting Cost of embryo culture treatment in India

Costs of embryo culture treatment in India depending on the current studies and cost in clinics:

The major Cost Considerations in Embryo Culture and IVF Treatment:

Clinic Location

• In metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, fertility clinics tend to be more expensive because they have higher costs of operation and demand.
• Smaller towns or more rural clinics are less expensive.

Reputation of clinics and Specialist Expertise

• Clinics with good reputation and high success rates and qualified specialists usually charge high prices.
• Older doctors can offer more expensive consultation and procedure fees.

Complexity of treatment and optional techniques

Routine care versus high tech interventions can make a huge difference in price:

• Standard IVF cycle
• IVF with ICSI

Additional options:

• ICSI add-on
• Blastocyst (extended embryo) culture.
• Laser-aided hatching, embryo glue.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Medication and Hormonal Stimulation Fees

• The drugs to induce ovulation are an extra expense. 
• The cost can be extremely high when it comes to imported brands of pharmaceuticals, which are considered the quality ones.

Diagnostic Tests/Monitoring

• This involves consultations, blood tests, ultrasound, semen analysis, and scans.

Freezing and Storage of embryos (Cryopreservation)

• Freezing viable embryos
• Annual storage fees

IVF Number of Cycles needed

• Most couples might require more than a cycle which increases the cost.

Non-Medical & Hidden Costs

• The cost of traveling, staying and the time taken to make appointments increase the financial cost- particularly to outstation patients.

Embryo culture treatment in India with GetWellGo

Medical Tourism Support

• End-to-end support: With GetWellGo, you get a full-service experience, including assistance with choosing specialist doctors and clinics, travel and accommodation arrangements, multilingual support, e-visa and logistics.
• No Extra Charges: Patients are not charged any fee to use their coordination services since they receive their payment through partner hospitals.
• Cost Estimates: They will analyze your case and offer treatment plans and cost estimates directly sourced to hospitals- usually at discounted and transparent prices.

IVF & Embryo Culture in its Packages

IVF Cycle Components: The typical IVF packages offered by them include:

• The advice of fertility specialists
• Laboratory tests such as blood screening, ultrasound.
• Ovarian stimulation, egg recovery, fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer.
• Freezing of embryos where possible.
• Add-Ons: You can also purchase add-ons with many packages like ICSI, embryo freezing, genetic testing (PGD/PGS), second-cycle discounts, and donor services.

Why Choose GetWellGo for Embryo Culture Treatment?

GetWellGo is regarded as a leading supplier of healthcare services. We help our foreign clients choose the best treatment locations that suit their needs both financially and medically.

We offer:

• Complete transparency
• Fair costs.
• 24 hour availability.
• Medical E-visas
• Online consultation from recognized Indian experts.
• Assistance in selecting India's top hospitals for Embryo Culture treatment.
• Expert gynaecologists with a strong track record of success
• Assistance during and after the course of treatment.
• Language Support
• Travel and Accommodation Services
• Case manager assigned to every patient to provide seamless support in and out of the hospital like appointment booking
• Local SIM Cards
• Currency Exchange
• Arranging Patient’s local food