The SPARSH Group of hospitals, one of the largest multi-speciality healthcare providers in Karnataka, has announced the launch of The Institute of IVF & Reproductive Medicine, a new state-of-the-art medical centre, at Bangalore. The new speciality of the hospital chain will further diversify the Group’s multi and super specialty approach to deliver life-transforming medical intervention.
The IVF Institute at SPARSH is one of the first few in the country to have secured the License under ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Act 2022. The IVF team is proud to have Dr. Joshua Peter, one of the country’s Experienced Embryologist –affectionately termed the “Father of Embryology” in India.
The facility houses world-class equipment & infrastructure. Patients are thoroughly evaluated and tailor-made treatments is ensured with the best in assisted reproduction Techniques. The IVF Institute provides services like In-Vitro Fertilization & Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET ), Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI )Intra-uterine Insemination (IUI) and Testicular Sperm Aspiration .
Besides, Facilities such as Genetic screening, Endometrial Receptivity Array (ERA) and Cryopreservation Of Embryo & Sperm are available. Further, Psychological support and counselling is provided.
In addition the institute will preserve Oocytes ,particularly in women who are undergoing cancer treatments and those who want to Preserve their fertility (Fertility Preservation). Dr. Deepthi Bawa, Lead Consultant, The Institute of IVF & Reproductive Medicine, SPARSH Group of Hospitals, Bangalore, said: “The establishment of the state-of-the-art IVF Centre offers infertility treatment of international standards.
In recent times, infertility has emerged as one of the most common health issues among many young couples. Sedentary lifestyle, pollution, stress, irregular sleep patterns, diabetes, obesity, smoking and alcohol are some factors that have led to a rise in infertility.
The IVF centre brings hope to address this issue among couples who are unable to conceive. The highly trained and experienced team of doctors who are experts in Reproductive Medicine, are well-equipped to address these issues.
With this facility, our services will address important gaps in quality Infertility treatment in the country.” The vision behind the establishment of the IVF facility is to help couples find an answer to infertility and build self-confidence among them that they too can have a child if they adhere to advise from an experienced IVF consultant.
The society today is far more open than it was in the past and couples need not feel ashamed if they have to consult experts on infertility treatment.